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

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There are 7 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

    best
    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Des Moines (DSM)planeSEA - DSM
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Grinnellbus
    10h 15m
    $300–1,212

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)planeSEA - CID
    2. Take the bus from Iowa City to Grinnellbus
    11h 37m
    $161–600

  3. Bus

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

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Chicago Union StationtrainEmpire Builder
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to GrinnellbusChicago
    2d 4h
    $279–1,847

  5. Drive 1,797.6 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to Grinnellcar1,797.6 mi
    28h 29m
    $329–474

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

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Omaha (OMA)planeSEA - OMA
    2. Take the bus from Omaha to Grinnellbus
    10h 55m
    $211–867

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

    1. Fly from King County International Airport (BFI) to Des Moines (DSM)planeBFI - DSM
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Grinnellbus
    10h 55m
    $312–1,371

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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