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How to get fromBoston to Grinnell Collegeby ferry, plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Boston to Grinnell College by ferry, plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Ferry, fly to Des Moines, bus

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    1. Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane BOS - DSM
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Grinnellbus bus
    7h 59m
    $179–784

  2. 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 12m
    $622–951

  3. Bus

    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
    34h 26m
    $230–367

  4. Drive  1,250.8 mi

    1. Drive from Boston to Grinnell Collegecar car 1,250.8 mi
    21h 17m
    $229–330

  5. Ferry, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane BOS - CID
    3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Iowa City to Grinnellbus bus
    12h 23m

  6. 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 58m
    $612–943

Boston to Grinnell College by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration34h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$230Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,235.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 59m

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

You can take a bus from Boston to Grinnell College via Newark Penn Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Grinnell in around 34h 26m.

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