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

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There are 7 ways to get from Des Moines to Grand Island by bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or bus

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  1. Bus via Omaha

    best
    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Omaha, NEbus bus Greyhound US0123S
    2. Take the bus from Omaha to Grand Islandbus bus Bhl 119
    5h 55m
    $77–104

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Grand Island Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123S
    6h 55m
    $45–75

  3. Drive  269.5 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Grand Islandcar car 269.5 mi
    4h 42m
    $50–72

  4. Fly to Central Nebraska Regional Airport

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI)plane plane DSM - GRI
    5h 28m
    $181–789

  5. Fly to Lincoln Municipal Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Lincoln Municipal Airport (LNK)plane plane DSM - LNK
    2. Drive from Lincoln-Airport-LNK to Grand Islandcar car
    6h 9m
    $145–648

  6. Fly to Kearney Municipal Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Kearney Municipal Airport (EAR)plane plane DSM - EAR
    2. Take the bus from Kearney to Grand Island Bus Stationbus bus
    6h 38m
    $180–729

  7. Fly to North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field, bus

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field (LBF)plane plane DSM - LBF
    2. Take the bus from North Platte to Grand Island Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 40m
    $181–748

Des Moines to Grand Island by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration5h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$77Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 277.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 55m

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Grand Island, NE, USA?

You can take a bus from Des Moines to Grand Island via Omaha in around 5h 55m. Alternatively, American Airlines flies from Des Moines (DSM) to Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI) 3 times a day.

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