There are 3 ways to get from Grand Island to Iowa by bus (Greyhound) or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Grand Island Bus Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0123
6h$54–96Drive 269.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Grand Island to Des Moinescar 269.2 mi
4h 41m$50–71Bus via Omaha
- Take the bus from Grand Island, NE to Omaha, NEbus Denver
- Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0123
6h$54–100
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Grand Island to Iowa is to drive which costs $45 - $75 and takes 4h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Grand Island to Iowa is to drive which takes 4h 41m and costs $45 - $75.
The distance between Grand Island and Iowa is 286 miles. The road distance is 270.8 miles.
The best way to get from Grand Island to Iowa without a car is to bus which takes 6h and costs $50 - $100.
It takes approximately 6h to get from Grand Island to Iowa, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Grand Island to Iowa is 271 miles. It takes approximately 4h 41m to drive from Grand Island to Iowa.
There are 252+ hotels available in Iowa.
What companies run services between Grand Island, NE, USA and Iowa, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Grand Island Bus Station to Des Moines once daily. Tickets cost $45–85 and the journey takes 5h 55m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Grand Island Bus Station to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–85
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Grand Island, NE to Omaha, NE
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Omaha, NE to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-877-779-2999
- tony@expressarrow.com
- Website
- expressarrow.com
Bus from Grand Island, NE to Omaha, NE
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–70
- Website
- https://expressarrow.com
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Need to know: Greyhound
Read the travel guide




