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North Platte to Grand Island Bus Schedule
Bus from North Platte to Grand Island: Journey Information
There is one daily bus from North Platte to Grand Island. Traveling by bus from North Platte to Grand Island usually takes around 3 hours, but some buses might arrive slightly earlier or later than scheduled depending on traffic conditions.
| Distance | 127 mi (204 km) |
| Shortest duration | 3h 0m |
| Cheapest price | $60.00 |
| Trips per day | 1 |
| Most frequent service | Express Arrow |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from North Platte to Grand Island?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from North Platte to Grand Island. Express Arrow is the only company that has bus schedules available to search and book at the moment. It only makes the trip once a day on most days.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Express Arrow | 1 | 3h 0m | $60.00 |
Book Express Arrow from North Platte to Grand Island from $60. Typically there is one Express Arrow schedule per day 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 . In Grand Island, Express Arrow arrives at 3231 Ramada Rd .
An average trip on Express Arrow from North Platte to Grand Island takes 3 hours and 0 minutes .
On weekends, Express Arrow offers 1 trip per day and you could expect to pay for a one way ticket for your weekend getaway trip to Grand Island.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from North Platte to Grand Island
The bus takes an average of 3 hours to cover the 127 miles from North Platte to Grand Island. 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.
Friday is the busiest travel day for buses 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, Sunday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you are looking for less crowded buses to Grand Island, book your ticket for the last day of the week.
There is usually only one bus per day from North Platte to Grand Island. It leaves the station in North Platte at 2:00pm 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 North Platte?
Main departure station: North Platte
Most buses depart from the main station in North Platte.
All bus stations in North Platte:
North Platte
Where does the bus arrive in Grand Island?
Main arrival station: 3231 Ramada Rd
All buses from North Platte arrive at one main station in Grand Island.
All bus stations in Grand Island:
3231 Ramada Rd
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