Rome2Rio

How to get fromBoston to Grinnellby ferry, plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

Find Transport to Grinnell

See all options

There are 6 ways to get from Boston to Grinnell by ferry, plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), 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.

  1. Ferry, fly to Des Moines, bus

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane BOS - DSM
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Grinnellbus bus
    7h 52m
    $179–784

  2. Train, bus via Grinnell

    1. Take the train from Boston to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Grinnellbus bus Greyhound US0123S
    29h 11m
    $612–943

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Boston to Newark Penn Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Grinnellbus bus
    34h 20m
    $224–350

  4. Drive  1,250.9 mi

    1. Drive from Boston to Grinnellcar car 1,250.9 mi
    21h 14m
    $229–330

  5. Ferry, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane BOS - 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
    12h 9m

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Boston to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Grinnellbus bus Greyhound US0155S
    30h 51m
    $603–932

Boston to Grinnell by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration34h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$224Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Boston to Grinnell.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,235.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 52m

What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Grinnell, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Boston to Grinnell via Newark Penn Station and Chicago Bus Station in around 34h 20m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

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

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

Booking & Getting There