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Journey Information
There are 2 intercity buses per day from Grand Island to Cedar Rapids. Traveling by bus from Grand Island to Cedar Rapids usually takes around 11 hours and 59 minutes, but the fastest Burlington Trailways bus can make the trip in 9 hours and 25 minutes.
| Distance | 353 mi (568 km) |
| Shortest duration | 9h 25m |
| Cheapest price | $114.50 |
| Most frequent service | Burlington Trailways |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Grand Island to Cedar Rapids?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Grand Island to Cedar Rapids. 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 | 11h 59m | $143.89 |
Book Burlington Trailways from Grand Island to Cedar Rapids from $115. There are 2 trips per day offered by Burlington Trailways from Grand Island to Cedar Rapids and you can expect on average to pay for a Burlington Trailways ticket to Cedar Rapids. In Grand Island, Burlington Trailways departs to Cedar Rapids from 3231 Ramada Rd . In Cedar Rapids, Burlington Trailways arrives at Cedar Rapids (Airport - CID) .
An average trip on Burlington Trailways from Grand Island to Cedar Rapids takes 11 hours and 59 minutes , while the fastest available Burlington Trailways trip will get you to Cedar Rapids in 9 hours and 25 minutes .
On weekends, Burlington Trailways offers 2 trips per day. A one way ticket costs for a weekend trip to Cedar Rapids.
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 11 hours and 59 minutes to cover the 353 miles from Grand Island to Cedar Rapids. However, the fastest bus only takes 9 hours and 25 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.
Because many passengers travel from Grand Island to Cedar Rapids at the beginning of the work week, Monday is usually the busiest day for buses. If you are planning to travel on a Monday, 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.
The first bus leaves at 2:00am and the last bus leaves at 2:00am. To see the times for all buses from Grand Island to Cedar Rapids, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Grand Island?
Main departure station: 3231 Ramada Rd
Most buses depart from the main station in Grand Island.
All bus stations in Grand Island:
3231 Ramada Rd
Where does the bus arrive in Cedar Rapids?
Main arrival station: Cedar Rapids (Airport - CID)
All buses from Grand Island arrive at one main station in Cedar Rapids.
All bus stations in Cedar Rapids:
Cedar Rapids (Airport - CID)
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