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

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There are 7 ways to get from Charlotte to Grinnell by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly to Des Moines, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane CLT - DSM
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Grinnellbus bus
    6h 59m
    $153–687

  2. Fly to Quad City International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane CLT - MLI
    2. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Grinnellbus bus
    8h 45m
    $100–468

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Toledo to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Grinnellbus bus
    27h 31m

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Carytrain train
    2. Take the train from Cary to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Grinnellbus bus
    37h 42m
    $691–1,169

  5. Drive  985.2 mi

    1. Drive from Charlotte to Grinnellcar car 985.2 mi
    16h 55m
    $169–244

  6. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane CLT - 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
    9h 14m

  7. Bus via Columbus

    1. Take the bus from Charlotte to Columbusbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Columbus to Chicagobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Grinnellbus bus
    27h 40m
    $129–260

Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

Calendar81Weekly Planes
Duration4h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$88Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 892.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 59m

What companies run services between Charlotte, NC, USA and Grinnell, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Grinnell via Toledo, Chicago Union Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 27h 31m.

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