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How to get fromMankato to Grand Islandby bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Mankato to Grand Island by bus, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Mankato to Albert Leabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Albert Lea to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Grand Islandbus bus
    12h 26m
    $135–194

  2. Drive 368.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Mankato to Grand Islandcar car 368.5 mi
    6h 49m
    $68–98

  3. Bus, fly to Central Nebraska Regional Airport

    1. Take the bus from Mankato to Minneapolis-St. Paulbus bus
    2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI)plane plane MSP - GRI
    9h 5m
    $201–606

  4. Bus via Des Moines

    1. Take the bus from Mankato to Albert Leabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Albert Lea to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Ogallalabus bus
    17h 40m
    $140–199

  5. Bus, fly to Kearney Municipal Airport

    1. Take the bus from Mankato to Minneapolis-St. Paulbus bus
    2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Kearney Municipal Airport (EAR)plane plane MSP - EAR
    3. Take the bus from Kearney to Grand Island Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 45m
    $170–598

  6. Bus, fly to Omaha

    1. Take the bus from Mankato to Minneapolis-St. Paulbus bus
    2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Omaha (OMA)plane plane MSP - OMA
    3. Take the bus from Omaha to Grand Islandbus bus
    8h 51m
    $604–1,037

Mankato to Grand Island by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration12h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$135Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 493.4 mi
  • Duration: 12h 26m

What companies run services between Mankato, MN, USA and Grand Island, NE, USA?

You can take a bus from Mankato to Grand Island via Albert Lea and Des Moines in around 12h 26m.

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