What is the cheapest way to get from Bismarck to Grand Island?

The cheapest way to get from Bismarck to Grand Island is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 10h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bismarck to Grand Island?

The fastest way to get from Bismarck to Grand Island is to fly and bus which takes 7h 19m and costs $120 - $470.

Is there a direct bus between Bismarck and Grand Island?

No, there is no direct bus from Bismarck to Grand Island. However, there are services departing from Bismarck and arriving at Grand Island, NE via Fargo, Sioux Falls and Omaha, NE. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 30m.

How far is it from Bismarck to Grand Island?

The distance between Bismarck and Grand Island is 776 miles. The road distance is 519.4 miles.

How do I travel from Bismarck to Grand Island without a car?

The best way to get from Bismarck to Grand Island without a car is to bus which takes 16h 30m and costs $180 - $290.

How long does it take to get from Bismarck to Grand Island?

It takes approximately 16h 30m to get from Bismarck to Grand Island, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bismarck to Grand Island bus from?

Bismarck to Grand Island bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Bismarck station.

Bus or fly from Bismarck to Grand Island?

The best way to get from Bismarck to Grand Island is to bus which takes 16h 30m and costs $180 - $290. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $140 - $600 and takes 9h 54m.

Where does the Bismarck to Grand Island bus arrive?

Bismarck to Grand Island bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Fargo station.

Can I drive from Bismarck to Grand Island?

Yes, the driving distance between Bismarck to Grand Island is 519 miles. It takes approximately 10h 35m to drive from Bismarck to Grand Island.

Where can I stay near Grand Island?

There are 23+ hotels available in Grand Island.

Bismarck to Grand Island - 6 ways to travel via bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Bismarck to Grand Island by bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or bus

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best
1. Take the bus from Bismarck to Fargobus
2. Take the bus from Fargo to Sioux Fallsbus
3. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Omahabus
4. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Grand Island, NEbus
16h 30m
$184–282
Drive 516.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Bismarck to Grand Islandcar 516.4 mi
10h 35m
$95–137
Fly to Central Nebraska Regional Airport
1. Fly from Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) to Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI)plane BIS - GRI
9h 54m
$146–570
Fly to Kearney Municipal Airport, bus
1. Fly from Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) to Kearney Municipal Airport (EAR)plane BIS - EAR
2. Take the bus from Kearney to Grand Island Bus Stationbus
7h 19m
$125–463
Fly to North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field, bus
1. Fly from Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) to North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field (LBF)plane BIS - LBF
2. Take the bus from North Platte to Grand Island Bus Stationbus
8h 32m
$131–473
Fly to Lincoln Municipal Airport, bus
1. Fly from Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) to Lincoln Municipal Airport (LNK)plane BIS - LNK
2. Take the bus from Lincoln, NE to Grand Island, NEbus
9h 43m
$125–480

Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) to Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI) flights

35Weekly Planes

11h 51mAverage Duration

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Distance: 771.1 mi
Duration: 16h 30m

What companies run services between Bismarck, ND, USA and Grand Island, NE, USA?

You can take a bus from Bismarck to Grand Island, NE via Fargo, Sioux Falls, and Omaha, NE in around 16h 30m. Alternatively, American Airlines flies from Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) to Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI) 5 times a day.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Bismarck to Grand Island by bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or bus

Bus

Drive 516.4 mi

Fly to Central Nebraska Regional Airport

Fly to Kearney Municipal Airport, bus

Fly to North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field, bus

Fly to Lincoln Municipal Airport, bus