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Journey Information
There are 2 intercity buses per day from Rock Island to Grand Island. Traveling by bus from Rock Island to Grand Island usually takes around 12 hours and 11 minutes, but the fastest Burlington Trailways bus can make the trip in 10 hours and 6 minutes.
| Distance | 405 mi (652 km) |
| Shortest duration | 10h 6m |
| Cheapest price | $185.65 |
| Most frequent service | Burlington Trailways |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Rock Island to Grand Island?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Rock Island to Grand Island. Burlington Trailways is the one bus line that serves this route. Although it's the sole option, there are a couple of different scheduled times to choose from.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington Trailways | 2 | 12h 11m | $197.73 |
Book Burlington Trailways from Rock Island to Grand Island from $186. There are 2 Burlington Trailways schedules from Rock Island to Grand Island and you can expect on average to pay for a Burlington Trailways ticket to Grand Island. In Rock Island, Burlington Trailways departs to Grand Island from Augustana College and no other station. In Grand Island, Burlington Trailways arrives at 3231 Ramada Rd and no other station.
An average trip on Burlington Trailways from Rock Island to Grand Island takes 12 hours and 11 minutes , while the fastest available Burlington Trailways trip will get you to Grand Island in 10 hours and 6 minutes .
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 12 hours and 11 minutes to cover the 652 kilometers from Rock Island to Grand Island. However, the fastest bus only takes 10 hours and 6 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
The first bus leaves at 9:00am and the last bus leaves at 1:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Rock Island to Grand Island, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Rock Island?
Main departure station: Augustana College
Most buses depart from the main station in Rock Island.
All bus stations in Rock Island:
Augustana College
Where does the bus arrive in Grand Island?
Main arrival station: 3231 Ramada Rd
All buses from Rock Island arrive at one main station in Grand Island.
Bus stations in Grand Island:
3231 Ramada Rd
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