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How to get fromAustin to Grinnellby plane, shuttle, bus, bus (Greyhound), train or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Austin to Grinnell by plane, shuttle, bus, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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  1. Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Des Moines, shuttle, bus

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    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane AUS - DSM
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    3. Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Des Moines to Grinnellbus bus
    8h 35m
    $197–754

  2. Drive 925.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Austin to Grinnellcar car 925.8 mi
    15h 37m
    $169–244

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Austin to Omahabus bus Aguascalientes-Omaha
    2. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Grinnellbus bus Greyhound US0123
    24h 27m
    $236–297

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Austin to St. Louistrain train
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Kansas Citytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Des Moines to Grinnellbus bus
    35h 31m
    $203–556

  5. Drive to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport, fly to Des Moines, shuttle, bus

    1. Drive from Austin to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK)car car
    2. Fly from Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane GRK - DSM
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    4. Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Des Moines to Grinnellbus bus
    10h 28m
    $198–709

  6. Drive to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Drive from Austin to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK)car car
    2. Fly from Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane GRK - CID
    3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Iowa City to Grinnellbus bus
    10h 44m

  7. Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane AUS - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Iowa City to Grinnellbus bus
    10h 53m

  8. Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Kansas City, bus

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane AUS - MCI
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Grinnellbus bus
    10h 57m
    $302–709

  9. Train, bus via Chicago

    1. Take the train from Austin to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Texas Eagle
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Grinnellbus bus Greyhound US0155S / ...
    36h 54m
    $202–381

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

Calendar39Weekly Planes
Duration4h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$84Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and Grinnell, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Austin History Center Station to Grinnell via Tech Ridge Bay I, Austin, Vinton & 17th SW, Omaha, NE, and Grinnell in around 24h 27m.

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