There are 3 ways to get from Grinnell to Kansas City by bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Grinnell to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0155S
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus Jefferson 803 / ...
5h 30m$38–75Drive 243.5 mi
- Drive from Grinnell to Kansas Citycar 243.5 mi
4h 8m$45–65Bus via Des Moines
- Take the bus from Grinnell to Des Moinesbus Btw 1201
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus Jefferson Lines 803 / ...
5h 40m$74–108
Grinnell to Kansas City by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Grinnell to Kansas City is to bus which costs $35 - $75 and takes 5h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Grinnell to Kansas City is to drive which takes 4h 8m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Grinnell to Kansas City. However, there are services departing from Grinnell and arriving at Kansas City via Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.
The distance between Grinnell and Kansas City is 249 miles. The road distance is 244.9 miles.
The best way to get from Grinnell to Kansas City without a car is to bus which takes 5h 30m and costs $35 - $75.
It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Grinnell to Kansas City, including transfers.
Grinnell to Kansas City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Grinnell station.
Grinnell to Kansas City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Des Moines station.
Yes, the driving distance between Grinnell to Kansas City is 245 miles. It takes approximately 4h 8m to drive from Grinnell to Kansas City.
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What companies run services between Grinnell, IA, USA and Kansas City, MO, USA?
You can take a bus from Grinnell to Kansas City via Des Moines in around 5h 30m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Grinnell to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–16
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Des Moines to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Des Moines to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $50–75
Bus from Grinnell to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $23–35
Bus from Des Moines to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $50–75
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