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

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There are 7 ways to get from Seattle to Grinnell by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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

    best
    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 1m
    $167–687

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Omaha (OMA)plane plane SEA - OMA
    2. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Grinnellbus bus
    11h 35m
    $153–603

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Grinnellbus bus
    44h 15m
    $322–520

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Seattle to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    2. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Grinnellbus bus
    46h 3m
    $503–1,086

  5. Drive  1,788.4 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to Grinnellcar car 1,788.4 mi
    28h 29m
    $327–472

  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 GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Iowa City to Grinnellbus bus
    12h 26m

  7. Train to Portland International Airport, fly to Des Moines, bus

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Portlandtrain train
    2. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane PDX - DSM
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Grinnellbus bus
    13h 11m
    $213–787

Seattle to Grinnell by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration44h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$322Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,546.8 mi
  • Duration: 10h 1m

What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Grinnell, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Seattle Bus Station to Grinnell via Denver Union Station and Des Moines in around 44h 15m.

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