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

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There are 9 ways to get from Seattle to Grinnell by plane, shuttle, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, or car

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

    best
    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane SEA - DSM
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    3. Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Des Moines to Grinnellbus bus
    12h 34m
    $336–1,369

  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 Bus Station to Grinnellbus bus
    15h 20m
    $152–513

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Greyhound to Spokanebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Spokane to Billingsbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Billings to Dickinsonbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Dickinson to Minneapolisbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Des Moinesbus bus
    6. Take the bus from Des Moines to Grinnellbus bus
    42h 10m
    $208–722

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Seattle to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Grinnellbus bus
    46h 24m
    $556–1,238

  5. Drive 1,797.6 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to Grinnellcar car 1,797.6 mi
    28h 34m
    $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 GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Iowa City to Grinnellbus bus
    12h 33m

  7. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Kansas City, bus

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane SEA - MCI
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Grinnellbus bus
    13h 1m
    $181–824

  8. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane SEA - MSP
    2. Take the bus from MSP Airport to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Grinnellbus bus
    13h 54m
    $186–844

  9. Fly King County International Airport to Des Moines, shuttle, bus

    1. Fly from King County International Airport (BFI) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane BFI - DSM
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    3. Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Des Moines to Grinnellbus bus
    12h 43m
    $463–1,966

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

Calendar123Weekly Planes
Duration7h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$235Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from Seattle Greyhound to Grinnell via Spokane, Billings, Dickinson, Minneapolis, Des Moines, and Grinnell in around 42h 10m.

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