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Journey Information
There is one daily bus from North Platte to Ogallala. Traveling by bus from North Platte to Ogallala usually takes around 44 minutes, but the fastest Burlington Trailways bus can make the trip in 40 minutes.
| Distance | 50 mi (80 km) |
| Shortest duration | 0h 40m |
| Cheapest price | $23.00 |
| Trips per day | 1 |
| Most frequent service | Express Arrow |
| Bus lines | 2 |
What bus companies travel from North Platte to Ogallala?
There are two bus lines that have daily service from North Platte to Ogallala 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 | 0h 40m | $24.60 |
| Express Arrow | 1 | 0h 45m | $27.50 |
Book Burlington Trailways from North Platte to Ogallala from $23. Typically there is one Burlington Trailways schedule per day from North Platte to Ogallala and you can expect on average to pay for a Burlington Trailways ticket to Ogallala. In North Platte, Burlington Trailways departs to Ogallala from 1220 S Dewey St . In Ogallala, Burlington Trailways arrives at 103 Prospector Dr .
An average trip on Burlington Trailways from North Platte to Ogallala takes 0 hours and 40 minutes .
On weekends, Burlington Trailways offers 1 trip per day and you could expect to pay for a one way ticket for your weekend getaway trip to Ogallala.
Book Express Arrow from North Platte to Ogallala from $28. Typically there is one Express Arrow schedule per day from North Platte to Ogallala and you can expect on average to pay for a Express Arrow ticket to Ogallala. In North Platte, Express Arrow departs to Ogallala from North Platte . In Ogallala, Express Arrow arrives at Ogallala .
An average trip on Express Arrow from North Platte to Ogallala takes 0 hours and 45 minutes , while the fastest available Express Arrow trip will get you to Ogallala in 0 hours and 40 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 Ogallala.
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 44 minutes to cover the 50 miles from North Platte to Ogallala. However, the fastest bus only takes 40 minutes. It's a short trip that goes by very quickly. 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 North Platte to Ogallala. It leaves the station in North Platte at 1:00pm 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 Ogallala.
All bus stations in North Platte:
North Platte
1220 S Dewey St
Where does the bus arrive in Ogallala?
Main arrival station: Ogallala
These are the two stations where buses may stop when they arrive in Ogallala.
All bus stations in Ogallala:
Ogallala
103 Prospector Dr
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