There are 8 ways to get from Grand Island to Albuquerque by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, shuttle, 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 Central Nebraska Regional Airport to Albuquerque International Airport
best- Fly from Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane GRI - ABQ
6h 23m$143–666Bus to Kearney Municipal Airport, fly to Albuquerque International Airport
cheapest- Take the bus from Grand Island Bus Station to Kearneybus
- Fly from Kearney Municipal Airport (EAR) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane EAR - ABQ
7h 6m$132–606Bus
- Take the bus from Grand Island Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus Greyhound US0123S
- Take the bus from Denver to ABQ Alvarado Transportation Centerbus Denver
16h 3m$151–212Drive 748.2 mi
- Drive from Grand Island to Albuquerquecar 748.2 mi
13h 24m$137–198Fly Central Nebraska Regional Airport to Santa Fe Municipal Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI) to Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF)plane GRI - SAF
- Take a shuttle bus from Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airport to Albuquerque International Sunport
6h 48m$188–590Bus to Kearney Municipal Airport, fly to Santa Fe Municipal Airport, shuttle
- Take the bus from Grand Island Bus Station to Kearneybus
- Fly from Kearney Municipal Airport (EAR) to Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF)plane EAR - SAF
- Take a shuttle bus from Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airport to Albuquerque International Sunport
7h 36m$182–520Bus via Albuquerque
- Take the bus from Grand Island to Denverbus Bhl 119
- Take the bus from Denver to Albuquerquebus Lxus 1121 / ...
16h 40m$177–230Bus #2 (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Grand Island Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus Greyhound US0123S
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1140
16h 45m$133–219
Grand Island to Albuquerque by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Grand Island to Albuquerque is to bus which costs $130 - $220 and takes 16h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Grand Island to Albuquerque is to fly which takes 6h 23m and costs $140 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Grand Island station to Albuquerque. However, there are services departing from Grand Island Bus Station and arriving at ABQ Alvarado Transportation Center via 11th St & Auraria Pkwy and Denver. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 3m.
The distance between Grand Island and Albuquerque is 622 miles. The road distance is 752.6 miles.
The best way to get from Grand Island to Albuquerque without a car is to bus which takes 16h 3m and costs $150 - $220.
It takes approximately 6h 23m to get from Grand Island to Albuquerque, including transfers.
Grand Island to Albuquerque bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Grand Island Bus Station.
The best way to get from Grand Island to Albuquerque is to fly which takes 6h 23m and costs $140 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $150 - $220 and takes 16h 3m.
Grand Island to Albuquerque bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Denver Union Station.
Albuquerque is 1h behind Grand Island. It is currently 5:07 PM in Grand Island and 4:07 PM in Albuquerque.
What companies run services between Grand Island, NE, USA and Albuquerque, NM, USA?
American Airlines, Allegiant Air, and Southwest Airlines fly from Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) twice daily. 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.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Kearney Municipal Airport to Albuquerque International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from Kearney Municipal Airport to Santa Fe Municipal Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–380
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Grand Island Bus Station to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–100
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Grand Island Bus Station to Kearney
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–11
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Grand Island Bus Station to Kearney
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–11
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Grand Island Bus Station to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–100
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Denver Union Station to Albuquerque Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $70–120
- Website
- Greyhound
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Need to know: Greyhound
Read the travel guide
Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Grand Island to Albuquerque is 753 miles. It takes approximately 13h 24m to drive from Grand Island to Albuquerque.
Book your Grand Island to Albuquerque bus tickets online with Omio.
There are 326+ hotels available in Albuquerque.


