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Journey Information
There is one daily bus from Grand Island to North Platte. Traveling by bus from Grand Island to North Platte usually takes around 2 hours and 57 minutes, but the fastest Burlington Trailways bus can make the trip in 2 hours and 10 minutes.
| Distance | 127 mi (204 km) |
| Shortest duration | 2h 10m |
| Cheapest price | $64.87 |
| Trips per day | 1 |
| Most frequent service | Express Arrow |
| Bus lines | 3 |
Buses from Grand Island to North Platte
- Burlington Trailways: 1 daily buses from C$65
- Express Arrow: 1 daily buses from C$72
- FlixBus US: 1 daily buses from C$72
What bus companies travel from Grand Island to North Platte?
There are 3 bus lines from Grand Island to North Platte available for you to search and compare on Wanderu. Each of these companies only runs one bus per day. The following table helps you compare your available choices:
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington Trailways | 1 | 2h 10m | $67.43 |
| Express Arrow | 1 | 3h 0m | $71.78 |
| FlixBus US | 1 | 3h 0m | $71.78 |
Book Burlington Trailways from Grand Island to North Platte from $65. There are 1 Burlington Trailways schedules from Grand Island to North Platte and you can expect on average to pay for a Burlington Trailways ticket to North Platte. In Grand Island, Burlington Trailways departs to North Platte from 3231 Ramada Rd and no other station. In North Platte, Burlington Trailways arrives at 1220 S Dewey St and no other station.
An average trip on Burlington Trailways from Grand Island to North Platte takes 2 hours and 10 minutes .
On weekends, Burlington Trailways offers 1 trip per day and you could expect to pay for a weekend getaway trip to North Platte.
Book Express Arrow from Grand Island to North Platte from $72. There are 1 Express Arrow schedules from Grand Island to North Platte and you can expect on average to pay for a Express Arrow ticket to North Platte. In Grand Island, Express Arrow departs to North Platte from 3231 Ramada Rd and no other station. In North Platte, Express Arrow arrives at North Platte and no other station.
An average trip on Express Arrow from Grand Island to North Platte takes 3 hours and 0 minutes , while the fastest available Express Arrow trip will get you to North Platte in 2 hours and 10 minutes .
On weekends, Express Arrow offers 1 trip per day and you could expect to pay for a weekend getaway trip to North Platte.
FlixBus US is the American branch of German bus company FlixBus, known for providing sustainable, affordable, and modern bus travel. The company offers cheap bus tickets to popular urban destinations throughout the United States. FlixBus US buses include many amenities, including comfortable seats, free WiFi, power outlets at every seat, and an online portal for free entertainment. On average, FlixBus US operates 1 trips per day from Grand Island to North Platte, and the average ticket for this route costs only .
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 2 hours and 57 minutes to cover the 204 kilometers from Grand Island to North Platte. However, the fastest bus only takes 2 hours and 10 minutes. It's the perfect amount of time to take a nap, get some work done, or watch a movie. 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.
With many people traveling in the middle of the week, Wednesday is the busiest day of the week for bus travel. If you are planning to travel on a Wednesday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Saturday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Saturday ticket is the way to go.
There is usually only one bus per day from Grand Island to North Platte. It leaves the station in Grand Island at 10:00am each day. The time might vary for specific dates, so be sure to search on Wanderu for the most up-to-date information.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Grand Island?
Main departure station: 3231 Ramada Rd
Grand Island has two bus stations with service to North Platte.
All bus stations in Grand Island:
3231 Ramada Rd
3231 Ramada Rd Ste 1
Where does the bus arrive in North Platte?
Main arrival station: North Platte
Buses arrive in North Platte at 3 stations, depending on which bus line you are traveling with.
Bus stations in North Platte:
North Platte
1220 S Dewey St
1220 S Dewey St
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