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

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

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  1. Fly Central Nebraska Regional Airport to Albuquerque International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane plane GRI - ABQ
    6h 28m
    $143–666

  2. Drive to Lincoln Municipal Airport, fly to Albuquerque International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Grand Island to Lincoln-Airport-LNKcar car
    2. Fly from Lincoln Municipal Airport (LNK) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane plane LNK - ABQ
    6h 50m
    $116–574

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    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 40m
    $154–238

  4. Drive  748.3 mi

    1. Drive from Grand Island to Albuquerquecar car 748.3 mi
    13h 24m
    $128–185

  5. 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 33m
    $138–607

  6. 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 44m
    $183–570

  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 27m
    $183–521

  8. Bus via Denver

    1. Take the bus from Grand Island to Denverbus bus Bhl 119
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1140
    17h 4m
    $197–269

Grand Island to Albuquerque by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration16h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$154Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 618.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 28m

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) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Island Bus Station to Albuquerque Bus Station via Denver Union Station in around 16h 40m.

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