Scotts Bluff National Monument, North Platte River Valley Travel Guide

Getting There

• Bus

  From downtown Lincoln, head to the StarTran bus station at 10th and O St. Take the Route 44 bus towards 'West O Street' and get off at the 'North 27th St & Cornhusker Hwy' stop. From there, transfer to the Route 53 bus towards 'Gering' and ride it until you reach the 'Scotts Bluff National Monument' stop. Make sure to check the bus schedule ahead of time for exact times and frequency.

• Bicycle

  Rent a bicycle from one of the local bike rental shops in Lincoln. Start your journey by heading northwest on the N 27th St bike lane. Continue on N 27th St until you reach the intersection with Highway 34. Follow Highway 34 west for approximately 3 miles until you reach Gering. Once in Gering, look for the signs directing you to Scotts Bluff National Monument. It's about a 5-mile ride from the center of Gering to the monument entrance.

• Walking

  While walking the entire distance from Lincoln to Scotts Bluff National Monument is quite a challenge (approximately 300 miles), you can take a bus or bike to Gering and then walk from there. From downtown Gering, head north on 10th Street until you reach the Old Oregon Trail. Follow the trail west for about 5 miles until you reach the monument.

• Ride-sharing

  Use a ride-sharing app like Uber or Lyft to get a ride from your location in Lincoln directly to Scotts Bluff National Monument. Input 'Scotts Bluff National Monument, 190276 Old Oregon Trail, Gering, NE 69341' as your destination. This is the most direct and fastest option if you prefer not to use public transportation or bicycle.