There are 7 ways to get from Grand Island to Phoenix 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 Central Nebraska Regional Airport to Phoenix
best- Fly from Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI) to Phoenix (PHX)plane GRI - PHX
5h 25m$108–485Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Grand Island Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Stationbus
26h$203–329Drive 1,161.7 mi
- Drive from Grand Island to Phoenixcar 1,161.7 mi
20h 29m$212–307Bus to Kearney Municipal Airport, fly to Phoenix
- Take the bus from Grand Island Bus Station to Kearneybus
- Fly from Kearney Municipal Airport (EAR) to Phoenix (PHX)plane EAR - PHX
6h 37m$117–465Fly Central Nebraska Regional Airport to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport
- Fly from Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI) to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)plane GRI - AZA
3h 48m$145–580Bus to Lincoln Municipal Airport, fly to Phoenix
- Take the bus from Grand Island, NE to Lincoln, NEbus
- Fly from Lincoln Municipal Airport (LNK) to Phoenix (PHX)plane LNK - PHX
7h 32m$113–466Bus via Las Cruces
- Take the bus from Grand Island to Denverbus
- Take the bus from Denver to Las Crucesbus
- Take the bus from Las Cruces, NM to Phoenixbus
28h 30m$259–352
Grand Island to Phoenix by bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Grand Island to Phoenix is to bus which costs $200 - $330 and takes 26h.
The fastest way to get from Grand Island to Phoenix is to fly which takes 3h 48m and costs $140 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Grand Island station to Phoenix station. However, there are services departing from Grand Island Bus Station and arriving at Phoenix Bus Station via Denver Union Station and Albuquerque Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h.
The distance between Grand Island and Phoenix is 925 miles. The road distance is 1168.5 miles.
The best way to get from Grand Island to Phoenix without a car is to bus which takes 26h and costs $200 - $330.
It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Grand Island to Phoenix, including transfers.
Grand Island to Phoenix bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Grand Island Bus Station.
The best way to get from Grand Island to Phoenix is to fly which takes 5h 25m and costs $100 - $490. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $200 - $330 and takes 26h.
Grand Island to Phoenix bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Denver Union Station.
Phoenix is 2h behind Grand Island. It is currently 1:51 PM in Grand Island and 11:51 AM in Phoenix.
What companies run services between Grand Island, NE, USA and Phoenix, AZ, USA?
American Airlines and Allegiant Air fly from Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI) to Phoenix (PHX) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Island Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Station via Denver Union Station and Albuquerque Bus Station in around 26h.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Kearney Municipal Airport to Phoenix via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–410
Flights from Lincoln Municipal Airport to Phoenix via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–430
Flights from Lincoln Municipal Airport to Phoenix via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
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 Denver Union Station to Albuquerque Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–120
- 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, NE to Lincoln, NE
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–24
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Grand Island to Phoenix is 1169 miles. It takes approximately 20h 29m to drive from Grand Island to Phoenix.
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