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How to get fromAlbuquerque to Grand Islandby plane, bus (Greyhound), car, shuttle, or bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Albuquerque to Grand Island by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, shuttle, or bus

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  1. Fly Albuquerque International Airport to Central Nebraska Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI)plane plane ABQ - GRI
    6h 30m
    $132–617

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1140
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Grand Island Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123S
    16h 30m
    $119–230

  3. Bus via Denver

    1. Take the bus from ABQ Alvarado Transportation Center to Denverbus bus El Paso
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Grand Island Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123S
    15h 39m
    $144–221

  4. Drive 748.2 mi

    1. Drive from Albuquerque to Grand Islandcar car 748.2 mi
    13h 24m
    $137–198

  5. Shuttle to Santa Fe Municipal Airport, fly to Central Nebraska Regional Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Albuquerque International Sunport to Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) to Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI)plane plane SAF - GRI
    7h 57m
    $188–581

  6. Fly Albuquerque International Airport to Kearney Municipal Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Kearney Municipal Airport (EAR)plane plane ABQ - EAR
    2. Take the bus from Kearney to Grand Island Bus Stationbus bus
    6h 59m
    $126–518

  7. Shuttle to Santa Fe Municipal Airport, fly to Kearney Municipal Airport, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Albuquerque International Sunport to Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) to Kearney Municipal Airport (EAR)plane plane SAF - EAR
    3. Take the bus from Kearney to Grand Island Bus Stationbus bus
    7h 59m
    $182–522

  8. Fly Albuquerque International Airport to North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field, bus

    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field (LBF)plane plane ABQ - LBF
    2. Take the bus from North Platte to Grand Island Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 42m
    $129–521

  9. Bus via Thornton

    1. Take the bus from Albuquerque, NM to Denverbus bus El Paso
    2. Take the bus from Denver to Grand Island, NEbus bus Denver
    17h 44m
    $180–235

Albuquerque to Grand Island by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration15h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$144Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 618.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 30m

What companies run services between Albuquerque, NM, USA and Grand Island, NE, USA?

American Airlines flies from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from ABQ Alvarado Transportation Center to Grand Island Bus Station via Denver, 18th St & California St, Union Station Gate B2, and Denver Union Station in around 15h 39m.

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