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Journey Information
There is one daily bus from Grand Island to Grinnell. Traveling by bus from Grand Island to Grinnell usually takes around 7 hours and 5 minutes, but the fastest Burlington Trailways bus can make the trip in 7 hours,
| Distance | 297 mi (478 km) |
| Shortest duration | 7h 0m |
| Cheapest price | $95.50 |
| Most frequent service | Burlington Trailways |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Grand Island to Grinnell?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Grand Island to Grinnell. Burlington Trailways 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington Trailways | 1 | 7h 5m | $108.30 |
Book Burlington Trailways from Grand Island to Grinnell from $96. Typically there is one Burlington Trailways schedule per day from Grand Island to Grinnell and you can expect on average to pay for a Burlington Trailways ticket to Grinnell. In Grand Island, Burlington Trailways departs to Grinnell from 3231 Ramada Rd . In Grinnell, Burlington Trailways arrives at Grinnell College .
An average trip on Burlington Trailways from Grand Island to Grinnell takes 7 hours and 5 minutes , while the fastest available Burlington Trailways trip will get you to Grinnell in 7 hours and 0 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 Grinnell.
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 7 hours and 5 minutes to cover the 297 miles from Grand Island to Grinnell. However, the fastest bus only takes 7 hours. 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.
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, Sunday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you are looking for less crowded buses to Grinnell, book your ticket for the last day of the week.
There is usually only one bus per day from Grand Island to Grinnell. It leaves the station in Grand Island at 2:00am 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 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 Grinnell?
Main arrival station: Grinnell College
All buses from Grand Island arrive at one main station in Grinnell.
All bus stations in Grinnell:
Grinnell College
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