What is the cheapest way to get from Grinnell College to Macalester College?

The cheapest way to get from Grinnell College to Macalester College is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 5h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Grinnell College to Macalester College?

The fastest way to get from Grinnell College to Macalester College is to bus and fly which takes 5h 10m and costs $150 - $800.

Is there a direct bus between Grinnell College and Macalester College?

No, there is no direct bus from Grinnell College to Macalester College station. However, there are services departing from Grinnell and arriving at Snelling & Dayton Station via Des Moines and Union Depot & Gate A1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 24m.

How far is it from Grinnell College to Macalester College?

The distance between Grinnell College and Macalester College is 302 miles. The road distance is 243 miles.

How do I travel from Grinnell College to Macalester College without a car?

The best way to get from Grinnell College to Macalester College without a car is to bus which takes 8h 24m and costs $40 - $90.

How long does it take to get from Grinnell College to Macalester College?

It takes approximately 8h 24m to get from Grinnell College to Macalester College, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Grinnell College to Macalester College bus from?

Grinnell College to Macalester College bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Grinnell station.

Where does the Grinnell College to Macalester College bus arrive?

Grinnell College to Macalester College bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Des Moines station.

Can I drive from Grinnell College to Macalester College?

Yes, the driving distance between Grinnell College to Macalester College is 243 miles. It takes approximately 5h 24m to drive from Grinnell College to Macalester College.

Where can I stay near Macalester College?

There are 518+ hotels available in Macalester College.

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There are 4 ways to get from Grinnell College to Macalester College by bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or plane

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Bus (Greyhound)
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1. Take the bus from Grinnell to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0155S
2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Saint Paul Union Depotbus Greyhound US0156
8h 24m
$45–87
Drive 241.6 mi
1. Drive from Grinnell College to Macalester Collegecar 241.6 mi
5h 24m
$45–64
Bus to Des Moines, fly
1. Take the bus from Grinnell to Des Moinesbus
2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane DSM - MSP
5h 10m
$150–781
Bus, bus to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Grinnell to Iowa Citybus
2. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus
3. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane CID - MSP
7h 24m

Grinnell College to Macalester College by foot and bus (Greyhound)

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8h 24mAverage Duration

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Distance: 299.9 mi
Duration: 8h 24m

What companies run services between Grinnell College, IA, USA and Macalester College, MN, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Grinnell College to Macalester College via Grinnell, Des Moines, Saint Paul Union Depot, Union Depot & Gate A1, and Snelling & Dayton Station in around 8h 24m.

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