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Journey Information
There are 2 intercity buses per day from Rock Island to North Platte. Traveling by bus from Rock Island to North Platte usually takes around 14 hours and 25 minutes, but the fastest Burlington Trailways bus can make the trip in 12 hours and 20 minutes.
| Distance | 529 mi (851 km) |
| Shortest duration | 12h 20m |
| Cheapest price | $162.25 |
| Most frequent service | Burlington Trailways |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Rock Island to North Platte?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Rock Island to North Platte. 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 | 14h 26m | $172.75 |
Book Burlington Trailways from Rock Island to North Platte from $162. There are 2 trips per day offered by Burlington Trailways from Rock Island to North Platte and you can expect on average to pay for a Burlington Trailways ticket to North Platte. In Rock Island, Burlington Trailways departs to North Platte from Augustana College . In North Platte, Burlington Trailways arrives at 1220 S Dewey St .
An average trip on Burlington Trailways from Rock Island to North Platte takes 14 hours and 26 minutes , while the fastest available Burlington Trailways trip will get you to North Platte in 12 hours and 20 minutes .
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 14 hours and 25 minutes to cover the 529 miles from Rock Island to North Platte. However, the fastest bus only takes 12 hours and 20 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 North Platte, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
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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 North Platte?
Main arrival station: 1220 S Dewey St
All buses from Rock Island arrive at one main station in North Platte.
All bus stations in North Platte:
1220 S Dewey St
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