There are 2 ways to get from Grinnell to Ames by bus (Greyhound) or car
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The cheapest way to get from Grinnell to Ames is to drive which costs $12 - $18 and takes 1h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Grinnell to Ames is to drive which takes 1h 18m and costs $12 - $18.
No, there is no direct bus from Grinnell to Ames. However, there are services departing from Grinnell and arriving at Ames via Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.
The distance between Grinnell and Ames is 81 miles. The road distance is 66.7 miles.
The best way to get from Grinnell to Ames without a car is to bus which takes 2h 40m and costs $26 - $45.
It takes approximately 2h 40m to get from Grinnell to Ames, including transfers.
Grinnell to Ames bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Grinnell station.
Grinnell to Ames bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Des Moines station.
Yes, the driving distance between Grinnell to Ames is 67 miles. It takes approximately 1h 18m to drive from Grinnell to Ames.
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What companies run services between Grinnell, IA, USA and Ames, IA, USA?
You can take a bus from Grinnell to Ames via Des Moines in around 2h 40m.
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Grinnell to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Des Moines to Ames
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–27
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $19–27
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