There are 6 ways to get from Kansas City to Grand Island by bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Kansas City to Omahabus Jefferson Lines 705
- Take the bus from Omaha to Grand Islandbus Bhl 119
7h 50m$111–146Drive 284.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Kansas City to Grand Islandcar 284.9 mi
4h 46m$49–71Fly to Central Nebraska Regional Airport
- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI)plane MCI - GRI
6h 37m$132–666Bus via Grand Island Bus Station
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Omahabus Jefferson Lines 705
- Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Grand Island Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123S
8h 30m$83–116Fly to Lincoln Municipal Airport, drive
- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Lincoln Municipal Airport (LNK)plane MCI - LNK
- Drive from Lincoln-Airport-LNK to Grand Islandcar
8h 1m$125–623Fly to Kearney Municipal Airport, bus
- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Kearney Municipal Airport (EAR)plane MCI - EAR
- Take the bus from Kearney to Grand Island Bus Stationbus
8h 20m$152–657
Kansas City to Grand Island by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kansas City to Grand Island is to drive which costs $45 - $75 and takes 4h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Kansas City to Grand Island is to drive which takes 4h 46m and costs $45 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Kansas City to Grand Island. However, there are services departing from Kansas City and arriving at Grand Island via Omaha. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.
The distance between Kansas City and Grand Island is 356 miles. The road distance is 286.5 miles.
The best way to get from Kansas City to Grand Island without a car is to bus which takes 7h 50m and costs $110 - $150.
It takes approximately 7h 50m to get from Kansas City to Grand Island, including transfers.
Kansas City to Grand Island bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Kansas City station.
The best way to get from Kansas City to Grand Island is to bus which takes 7h 50m and costs $110 - $150. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $130 - $700 and takes 6h 37m.
Kansas City to Grand Island bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Omaha station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kansas City to Grand Island is 287 miles. It takes approximately 4h 46m to drive from Kansas City to Grand Island.
What companies run services between Kansas City, MO, USA and Grand Island, NE, USA?
You can take a bus from Kansas City to Grand Island via Omaha in around 7h 50m. Alternatively, American Airlines flies from Kansas City (MCI) to Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI) once daily.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Kansas City to Lincoln Municipal Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Kansas City to Lincoln Municipal Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Kansas City to Kearney Municipal Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Kansas City to Kearney Municipal Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Kansas City to Central Nebraska Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Kansas City to Lincoln Municipal Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Kansas City to Lincoln Municipal Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Kansas City to Lincoln Municipal Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 11m
- When
- Thursday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–900
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Kansas City to Omaha
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $55–80
Bus from Kansas City to Omaha
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $55–80
- Phone
- +1-877-779-2999
- [email protected]
- Website
- Express Arrow
Bus from Omaha to Grand Island
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–70
- Website
- Express Arrow
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Omaha, NE to Grand Island Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Kearney to Grand Island Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–12
- Website
- Greyhound
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