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How to get fromGrinnell to Carleton Collegeby bus, taxi, or car

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There are 2 ways to get from Grinnell to Carleton College by bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Grinnell to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Clear Lake Jct.bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Clear Lake Jct. to Owatonnabus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Owatonna to Carleton Collegetaxi taxi
    6h 46m
    $170–240

  2. Drive 211.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Grinnell to Carleton Collegecar car 211.5 mi
    4h 49m
    $39–56

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  • Distance: 266.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 46m

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

There is no direct connection from Grinnell to Carleton College. However, you can take the bus to Des Moines, take the bus to Clear Lake Jct., take the bus to Owatonna, then take the taxi to Carleton College. Alternatively, you can drive from Grinnell to Carleton College in around 4h 49m.

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