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How to get fromGrand Island to Albuquerqueby plane, bus (Greyhound), car, shuttle, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Grand Island to Albuquerque by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, shuttle, or bus

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  1. Fly Central Nebraska Regional Airport to Albuquerque International Airport

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    1. Fly from Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane plane GRI - ABQ
    6h 48m
    $153–666

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

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    1. Take the bus from Grand Island Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123S
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1140
    16h 45m
    $134–259

  3. Bus via Denver

    1. Take the bus from Grand Island Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123S
    2. Take the bus from Denver to ABQ Alvarado Transportation Centerbus bus Denver
    16h 3m
    $152–232

  4. Drive 748.2 mi

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

  5. Fly Central Nebraska Regional Airport to Santa Fe Municipal Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI) to Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF)plane plane GRI - SAF
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airport to Albuquerque International Sunportshuttle bus
    6h 56m
    $188–570

  6. Bus to Kearney Municipal Airport, fly to Albuquerque International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Grand Island Bus Station to Kearneybus bus
    2. Fly from Kearney Municipal Airport (EAR) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane plane EAR - ABQ
    7h 25m
    $137–559

  7. Bus to Kearney Municipal Airport, fly to Santa Fe Municipal Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Grand Island Bus Station to Kearneybus bus
    2. Fly from Kearney Municipal Airport (EAR) to Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF)plane plane EAR - SAF
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airport to Albuquerque International Sunportshuttle bus
    7h 59m
    $182–503

  8. Bus via Thornton

    1. Take the bus from Grand Island, NE to Denverbus bus Omaha
    2. Take the bus from Denver to Albuquerque, NMbus bus Denver to El Paso
    18h 7m
    $183–235

Grand Island to Albuquerque by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration16h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$152Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 618.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 48m

What companies run services between Grand Island, NE, USA and Albuquerque, NM, USA?

American Airlines flies from Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Island Bus Station to ABQ Alvarado Transportation Center via Denver Union Station, 11th St & Auraria Pkwy, Stout St & 21st St, and Denver in around 16h 3m.

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