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How to get fromMinneapolis to Grand Islandby plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Minneapolis to Grand Island by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Central Nebraska Regional Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI)plane plane MSP - GRI
    6h 54m
    $154–718

  2. Bus via Omaha

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Omaha, NEbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Grand Island, NEbus bus
    12h 47m
    $80–132

  3. Drive  449.2 mi

    1. Drive from Minneapolis to Grand Islandcar car 449.2 mi
    8h 17m
    $82–119

  4. Fly to Kearney Municipal Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Kearney Municipal Airport (EAR)plane plane MSP - EAR
    2. Take the bus from Kearney to Grand Island Bus Stationbus bus
    7h 47m
    $143–608

  5. Fly to Omaha, bus

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Omaha (OMA)plane plane MSP - OMA
    2. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Grand Island, NEbus bus
    7h 48m
    $576–989

  6. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0156
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Grand Island Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123S
    13h 5m
    $80–133

  7. Bus via Sioux Falls

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Sioux Fallsbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Omahabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Grand Island, NEbus bus
    13h 40m
    $141–205

Minneapolis to Grand Island by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration12h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$80Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 385.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 54m

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

American Airlines, Sun Country Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 6th St S & 5th Ave S to Grand Island, NE via Union Depot Station & Terminal, Saint Paul Union Depot, Des Moines, and Omaha, NE in around 12h 47m.

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