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

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There are 8 ways to get from Newark to Grand Island by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, taxi, 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
    8h 30m
    $174–721

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

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    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Lincoln Municipal Airport (LNK)plane plane EWR - LNK
    2. Take the bus from Lincoln, NE to Grand Island, NEbus bus
    10h 39m
    $144–601

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2640 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Grand Island Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123S
    34h 45m
    $234–366

  4. 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
    35h 37m
    $460–1,543

  5. Drive  1,363.9 mi

    1. Drive from Newark to Grand Islandcar car 1,363.9 mi
    22h 47m
    $249–360

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

    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
    9h 33m
    $163–611

  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 23m
    $192–783

  8. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Grand Island Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123S
    43h 37m
    $386–800

Newark to Grand Island by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration34h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$234Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,268.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 30m

What companies run services between Newark, NJ, USA and Grand Island, NE, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newark Penn Station to Grand Island Bus Station via Chicago Bus Station in around 34h 45m.

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