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Journey Information
There is one daily coach from North Platte to Grand Island. Traveling by coach from North Platte to Grand Island usually takes around 2 hours and 58 minutes, but the fastest Burlington Trailways coach can make the trip in 2 hours and 10 minutes.
| Distance | 127 mi (204 km) |
| Shortest duration | 2h 10m |
| Cheapest price | £41.40 |
| Trips per day | 1 |
| Most frequent service | Express Arrow |
| Coach lines | 2 |
What coach companies travel from North Platte to Grand Island?
There are two bus lines that have daily service from North Platte to Grand Island that you can compare and book on Wanderu. However, each company only runs one bus per day.
| Coach | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington Trailways | 1 | 2h 10m | £43.86 |
| Express Arrow | 1 | 3h 0m | £41.60 |
Book Burlington Trailways from North Platte to Grand Island from £41. There are 1 Burlington Trailways schedules from North Platte to Grand Island and you can expect on average to pay for a Burlington Trailways ticket to Grand Island. In North Platte, Burlington Trailways departs to Grand Island from 1220 S Dewey St 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 North Platte to Grand Island takes 2 hours and 10 minutes .
Book Express Arrow from North Platte to Grand Island from £42. There are 1 Express Arrow schedules from North Platte to Grand Island and you can expect on average to pay for a Express Arrow ticket to Grand Island. In North Platte, Express Arrow departs to Grand Island from North Platte and no other station. In Grand Island, Express Arrow arrives at 3231 Ramada Rd and no other station.
An average trip on Express Arrow from North Platte to Grand Island takes 3 hours and 0 minutes , while the fastest available Express Arrow trip will get you to Grand Island 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 to Grand Island.
Frequently Asked Questions
The coach takes an average of 2 hours and 58 minutes to cover the 127 miles from North Platte to Grand Island. However, the fastest coach 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 coach may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
"Friday is the busiest travel day for coaches as people head from North Platte to Grand Island for the weekend. If you are planning to travel on a Friday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Tuesday is typically the least busy day for coach travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Tuesday ticket is the way to go."
There is usually only one coach per day from North Platte to Grand Island. It leaves the station in North Platte at 14:00 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 coach leave from in North Platte?
Main departure station: North Platte
North Platte has two coach stations with service to Grand Island.
All coach stations in North Platte:
North Platte
1220 S Dewey St
Where does the coach arrive in Grand Island?
Main arrival station: 3231 Ramada Rd
All coaches from North Platte arrive at one main station in Grand Island.
Coach stations in Grand Island:
3231 Ramada Rd
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