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How to get fromNew York to Grand Islandby plane, train, taxi, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus

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There are 10 ways to get from New York to Grand Island by plane, train, taxi, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Central Nebraska Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI)plane plane EWR - GRI
    9h 3m
    $184–695

  2. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Kearney Municipal Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Kearney Municipal Airport (EAR)plane plane EWR - EAR
    2. Take the bus from Kearney to Grand Island Bus Stationbus bus
    10h 7m
    $174–636

  3. Train, taxi (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Hastings Stationtrain train
    4. Take the taxi from Hastings Station to Grand Islandtaxi taxi
    34h 23m
    $928–1,452

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2640 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Grand Island Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123S
    35h 30m
    $268–402

  5. Drive  1,373.6 mi

    1. Drive from New York to Grand Islandcar car 1,373.6 mi
    23h 2m
    $235–340

  6. Fly Laguardia Airport to Central Nebraska Regional Airport

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI)plane plane LGA - GRI
    9h 1m
    $208–877

  7. Fly Laguardia Airport to Kearney Municipal Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Kearney Municipal Airport (EAR)plane plane LGA - EAR
    2. Take the bus from Kearney to Grand Island Bus Stationbus bus
    10h 11m
    $188–768

  8. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Omaha, bus

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Omaha (OMA)plane plane EWR - OMA
    2. Take the bus from Omaha to Grand Islandbus bus
    10h 8m
    $219–801

  9. Fly Laguardia Airport to Omaha, bus

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Omaha (OMA)plane plane LGA - OMA
    2. Take the bus from Omaha to Grand Islandbus bus
    10h 22m
    $243–983

  10. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Grand Island Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123S
    34h 46m
    $636–976

New York to Grand Island by bus

Calendar13Weekly Buses
Duration35h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$268Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,276.3 mi
  • Duration: 9h 3m

What companies run services between New York, NY, USA and Grand Island, NE, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New York Midtown to Grand Island Bus Station via Chicago Bus Station in around 35h 30m.

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