There are 4 ways to get from Columbia to Grand Island by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Central Nebraska Regional Airport
best- Fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI)plane COU - GRI
6h 29m$162–552Drive 409.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Columbia to Grand Islandcar 409.8 mi
6h 51m$75–108Bus
- Take the bus from Columbia to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Omahabus
- Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Grand Island, NEbus
11h 35m$95–161Fly to Kearney Municipal Airport, bus
- Fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Kearney Municipal Airport (EAR)plane COU - EAR
- Take the bus from Kearney to Grand Island Bus Stationbus
7h 56m$181–553
Columbia to Grand Island by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Columbia to Grand Island is to drive which costs $75 - $110 and takes 6h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Columbia to Grand Island is to fly which takes 6h 29m and costs $160 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Columbia to Grand Island. However, there are services departing from Columbia and arriving at Grand Island, NE via Kansas City and Omaha, NE. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 35m.
The distance between Columbia and Grand Island is 375 miles. The road distance is 412.2 miles.
The best way to get from Columbia to Grand Island without a car is to bus which takes 11h 35m and costs $95 - $170.
It takes approximately 6h 29m to get from Columbia to Grand Island, including transfers.
Columbia to Grand Island bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Columbia station.
The best way to get from Columbia to Grand Island is to fly which takes 6h 29m and costs $160 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $95 - $170 and takes 11h 35m.
Columbia to Grand Island bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Kansas City Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Columbia to Grand Island is 412 miles. It takes approximately 6h 51m to drive from Columbia to Grand Island.
What companies run services between Columbia, MO, USA and Grand Island, NE, USA?
American Airlines flies from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Columbia to Grand Island, NE via Kansas City Bus Station, Kansas City, and Omaha, NE in around 11h 35m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Columbia Regional Airport to Central Nebraska Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–470
Flights from Columbia Regional Airport to Central Nebraska Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare, Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Columbia Regional Airport to Kearney Municipal Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 38m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–450
Flights from Columbia Regional Airport to Kearney Municipal Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–430
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Columbia to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Omaha, NE to Grand Island, NE
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Kearney to Grand Island Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–12
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Kansas City to Omaha
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $55–80
- Phone
- +1-877-779-2999
- [email protected]
- Website
- Express Arrow
Bus from Omaha, NE to Grand Island, NE
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–70
- Website
- Express Arrow
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