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

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There are 5 ways to get from Boston to Grinnell by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Fly, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane BOS - DSM
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Grinnellbus bus
    6h 14m
    $244–1,054

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Boston to Newark Penn Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Grinnellbus bus
    31h
    $198–358

  3. Train, bus via Grinnell

    1. Take the train from Boston to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Grinnellbus bus Greyhound US0123S
    29h 11m
    $357–745

  4. Drive 1,250.9 mi

    1. Drive from Boston to Grinnellcar car 1,250.9 mi
    21h 14m
    $229–330

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Boston to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Grinnellbus bus Greyhound US0155S
    30h 51m
    $348–733

Boston to Grinnell by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration31hAverage Duration
Ticket$198Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,232.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 14m

What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Grinnell, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Boston to Grinnell via Newark Penn Station and Chicago Bus Station in around 31h.

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