There are 2 ways to get from Grinnell to Council Bluffs by bus (Greyhound) or car
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Grinnell to Council Bluffs by bus and foot (Greyhound)
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The cheapest way to get from Grinnell to Council Bluffs is to bus which costs $30 - $60 and takes 5h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Grinnell to Council Bluffs is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Grinnell to Council Bluffs. However, there are services departing from Grinnell and arriving at Broadway & 28th SW via Des Moines and Farnam St & 18th NE. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.
The distance between Grinnell and Council Bluffs is 190 miles. The road distance is 180.7 miles.
The best way to get from Grinnell to Council Bluffs without a car is to bus which takes 5h 2m and costs $30 - $60.
It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Grinnell to Council Bluffs, including transfers.
Grinnell to Council Bluffs bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Grinnell station.
Grinnell to Council Bluffs bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Des Moines station.
Yes, the driving distance between Grinnell to Council Bluffs is 181 miles. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Grinnell to Council Bluffs.
There are 267+ hotels available in Council Bluffs.
What companies run services between Grinnell, IA, USA and Council Bluffs, IA, USA?
You can take a bus from Grinnell to Broadway & 28th SW via Des Moines, Omaha, NE, and Farnam St & 18th NE in around 5h 2m.
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Bus from Grinnell to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–14
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- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Omaha, NE
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Website
- Greyhound
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