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How to get fromSeattle to Grinnellby plane, bus, bus (Flixbus), train or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Seattle to Grinnell by plane, bus, bus (Flixbus), train, or car

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  1. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Des Moines, bus

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    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane SEA - DSM
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Grinnellbus bus
    10h 47m
    $311–1,240

  2. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SEA - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Grinnellbus bus
    13h 36m
    $158–539

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Spokane Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Spokane to Billingsbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Billings to Gillettebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Gillette to Sioux Fallsbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Omahabus bus
    6. Take the bus from Omaha to Grinnellbus bus
    39h 10m
    $212–733

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Grinnellbus bus Chicago
    2d 4h
    $279–1,849

  5. Drive 1,797.6 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to Grinnellcar car 1,797.6 mi
    28h 29m
    $329–474

  6. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane SEA - CID
    2. Take the bus from Iowa City to Grinnellbus bus
    11h 25m
    $163–596

  7. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Omaha, bus

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Omaha (OMA)plane plane SEA - OMA
    2. Take the bus from Omaha to Grinnellbus bus
    10h 55m
    $213–859

  8. Fly King County International Airport to Des Moines, bus

    1. Fly from King County International Airport (BFI) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane BFI - DSM
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Grinnellbus bus
    10h 55m
    $332–1,371

Seattle to Grinnell by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration39h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$212Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Grinnell, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Seattle Bus Station to Grinnell via Spokane, Billings, Gillette, Sioux Falls, and Omaha in around 39h 10m.

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