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

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

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  1. Fly Albuquerque International Airport to Central Nebraska Regional Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI)plane plane ABQ - GRI
    6h 57m
    $122–567

  2. Fly Albuquerque International Airport to Lincoln Municipal Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Lincoln Municipal Airport (LNK)plane plane ABQ - LNK
    2. Drive from Lincoln-Airport-LNK to Grand Islandcar car
    6h 52m
    $101–496

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    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
    $150–227

  4. Drive  748.2 mi

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

  5. 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 54m
    $122–497

  6. 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 39m
    $183–571

  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
    8h 4m
    $183–521

  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 43m
    $129–511

  9. Bus via Denver

    1. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1140
    2. Take the bus from Denver to Grand Islandbus bus Bhl 120
    17h 4m
    $190–257

Albuquerque to Grand Island by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration16h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$150Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 618.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 57m

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 Albuquerque Bus Station to Grand Island Bus Station via Denver Union Station in around 16h 30m.

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