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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 2 hours and 59 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 | $51.75 |
| Trips per day | 1 |
| Most frequent service | Express Arrow |
| Bus lines | 2 |
What bus 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.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington Trailways | 1 | 2h 10m | $56.38 |
| Express Arrow | 1 | 3h 0m | $52.00 |
Book Burlington Trailways from North Platte to Grand Island from $52. Typically there is one Burlington Trailways schedule per day 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 . In Grand Island, Burlington Trailways arrives at 3231 Ramada Rd .
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 $52. 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 , 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 one way ticket for your weekend getaway trip to Grand Island.
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 2 hours and 59 minutes to cover the 127 miles from North Platte to Grand Island. 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.
Thursday is usually the day of the week when buses are busiest. If you are planning to travel on a Thursday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Monday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. For a less crowded trip, try to book your bus travel for the beginning 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
North Platte has two bus stations with service to Grand Island.
All bus stations in North Platte:
North Platte
1220 S Dewey St
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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