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How to get fromHouston to Grimesby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, car or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 7 ways to get from Houston to Grimes by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport

    best
    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Des Moines (DSM)planeHOU - DSM
    4h 30m
    $263–1,258
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Downtown Houston to Dallas Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus
    21h 48m
    $144–354
  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Houston to Longviewbus
    2. Take the train from Longview to Bloomington-Normaltrain
    3. Take the bus from Bloomington/Normal to Des Moinesbus
    31h 38m
  4. Drive 917 mi

    1. Drive from Houston to Grimescar917 mi
    15h 13m
    $168–242
  5. Line 102 bus to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Travis St @ Texas Ave to Bush IAH Terminal Cbus
    2. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Des Moines (DSM)planeIAH - DSM
    4h 44m
    $163–709
  6. Bus via Dallas

    1. Take the bus from Houston - Travis St @ Dallas St to 593 S Lamar St Dallasbus
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus
    22h 7m
    $147–354
  7. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Hyatt Regency Houston to Austinbus
    2. Take the bus from Austin to Omahabus
    3. Take the bus from Omaha to Des Moinesbus
    27h 40m
    $353–427

Houston to Grimes by bus and foot

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration27h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$353Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Houston, TX, USA and Grimes, IA, USA?

Allegiant Air, Southwest Airlines, and American Airlines fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Des Moines (DSM) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Downtown Houston to Grimes via Dallas Bus Station, Kansas City, and Des Moines in around 21h 48m.

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