There are 11 ways to get from Grinnell to Philadelphia by bus, shuttle, plane, 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.
Bus, shuttle to Des Moines, fly to Philadelphia International Airport
best- Take the bus from Grinnell to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus
- Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IA
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane DSM - PHL
7h 57m$300–1,186Bus, bus to Waterloo Municipal Airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport
cheapest- Take the bus from Grinnell to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Waterloobus
- Fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane ALO - PHL
12h 4m$168–730Bus, train via Grinnell
- Take the bus from Grinnell to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rockville Amtraktrain
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
26h 38m$302–668Bus
- Take the bus from Grinnell to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0155S
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2642
28h 15m$170–305Drive 1,028.8 mi
- Drive from Grinnell to Philadelphiacar 1,028.8 mi
16h 54m$188–272Bus, bus to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport
- Take the bus from Grinnell to Iowa Citybus
- Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus
- Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane CID - PHL
10h 32mBus, shuttle to Des Moines, fly to Laguardia Airport, train
- Take the bus from Grinnell to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus
- Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IA
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane DSM - LGA
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
10h 4m$290–1,639Bus, bus to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, train
- Take the bus from Grinnell to Iowa Citybus
- Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus
- Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane CID - DCA
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
9h 54mBus, shuttle to Des Moines, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, train
- Take the bus from Grinnell to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus
- Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IA
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane DSM - DCA
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
9h 54m$376–1,525Bus, train
- Take the bus from Grinnell to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rockville Amtraktrain
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
27h 33m$297–656Bus, train #2
- Take the bus from Grinnell to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0155S
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Cardinal
34h 10m$350–745
Grinnell to Philadelphia by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Grinnell to Philadelphia is to bus which costs $170 - $310 and takes 28h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Grinnell to Philadelphia is to bus and shuttle and fly which takes 7h 57m and costs $300 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Grinnell to Philadelphia station. However, there are services departing from Grinnell and arriving at Philadelphia Bus Station via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 15m.
The distance between Grinnell and Philadelphia is 1106 miles. The road distance is 1034.8 miles.
The best way to get from Grinnell to Philadelphia without a car is to bus and train via Grinnell which takes 26h 38m and costs $300 - $700.
It takes approximately 7h 57m to get from Grinnell to Philadelphia, including transfers.
Grinnell to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Grinnell station.
Grinnell to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Philadelphia is 1h ahead of Grinnell. It is currently 5:37 AM in Grinnell and 6:37 AM in Philadelphia.
Yes, the driving distance between Grinnell to Philadelphia is 1035 miles. It takes approximately 16h 54m to drive from Grinnell to Philadelphia.
What companies run services between Grinnell, IA, USA and Philadelphia, PA, USA?
You can take a bus from Grinnell to Philadelphia Bus Station via Chicago Bus Station in around 28h 15m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Des Moines to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–950
Flights from Des Moines to Philadelphia International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–950
Flights from Des Moines to Philadelphia International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,100
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Philadelphia International Airport via Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–950
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Philadelphia International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,100
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Philadelphia International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–950
Flights from Waterloo Municipal Airport to Philadelphia International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Waterloo Municipal Airport to Philadelphia International Airport via Chicago O'Hare, Pittsburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 2m
- When
- Monday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Waterloo Municipal Airport to Philadelphia International Airport via Chicago O'Hare, Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Waterloo Municipal Airport to Philadelphia International Airport via Chicago O'Hare, Harrisburg
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Des Moines to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from Des Moines to Laguardia Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,200
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–1,400
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,200
Flights from Des Moines to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,200
Flights from Des Moines to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,200
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Des Moines to Philadelphia International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–950
Flights from Des Moines to Philadelphia International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220–1,100
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Philadelphia International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,100
Flights from Des Moines to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from Des Moines to Laguardia Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from Des Moines to Laguardia Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–900
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $290–1,400
Flights from Des Moines to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,300
Flights from Des Moines to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $290–1,400
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Des Moines to Philadelphia International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- When
- Tuesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $190–950
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Philadelphia International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–950
Flights from Des Moines to Laguardia Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,200
Flights from Des Moines to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,200
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Des Moines to Philadelphia International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $190–950
Flights from Des Moines to Laguardia Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from Des Moines to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Tuesday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $230–1,200
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Des Moines to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–950
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Rockville Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $210–470
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $25–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 56m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $300–650
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20–600
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $20–460
- First Class
- $130–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Grinnell to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–16
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Grinnell to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Grinnell to Iowa City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–22
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Des Moines to Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Des Moines to Ames
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–27
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $19–27
- Phone
- +1 320.253.2226
- Website
- executiveexpress.biz
Shuttle from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IA
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $80–190
- Website
- https://www.executiveexpress.biz
- Schedules at
- https://www.executiveexpress.biz/coverage-areas/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $120–210
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1-319-362-0375
- Website
- 380express.com
Bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.380express.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.380express.com/schedule/
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