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How to get fromBismarck to Grand Islandby plane, bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Bismarck to Grand Island by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Central Nebraska Regional Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) to Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI)plane plane BIS - GRI
    8h 4m
    $137–562

  2. Drive  516.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bismarck to Grand Islandcar car 516.4 mi
    10h 35m
    $95–137

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bismarck to Fargobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Fargo to Sioux Fallsbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Omahabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Omaha to Grand Islandbus bus
    16h 30m
    $217–307

  4. Fly to Lincoln Municipal Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) to Lincoln Municipal Airport (LNK)plane plane BIS - LNK
    2. Drive from Lincoln-Airport-LNK to Grand Islandcar car
    6h 6m
    $104–461

  5. Fly to Kearney Municipal Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) to Kearney Municipal Airport (EAR)plane plane BIS - EAR
    2. Take the bus from Kearney to Grand Island Bus Stationbus bus
    7h 28m
    $123–470

  6. 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 plane BIS - LBF
    2. Take the bus from North Platte to Grand Island Bus Stationbus bus
    9h 16m
    $130–480

  7. Fly to Omaha, bus

    1. Fly from Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) to Omaha (OMA)plane plane BIS - OMA
    2. Take the bus from Omaha to Grand Islandbus bus
    8h 57m
    $151–576

Bismarck to Grand Island by bus

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration16h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$217Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 423 mi
  • Duration: 8h 4m

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

American Airlines and Allegiant Air fly from Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) to Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bismarck to Grand Island via Fargo, Sioux Falls, and Omaha in around 16h 30m.

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