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

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There are 6 ways to get from Seattle to Grinnell by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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  1. Fly 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
    9h 44m
    $164–678

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0550
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Grinnellbus bus Greyhound US0123S
    43h 40m
    $379–566

  3. 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
    45h 3m
    $1,031–1,586

  4. Drive  1,792.3 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to Grinnellcar car 1,792.3 mi
    28h 15m
    $296–428

  5. Fly to Omaha, bus

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Omaha (OMA)plane plane SEA - OMA
    2. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Grinnellbus bus
    10h 44m
    $190–688

  6. Fly 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 24m

Seattle to Grinnell by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration43h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$379Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,546.8 mi
  • Duration: 9h 44m

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 in around 43h 40m.

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