There are 3 ways to get from Kansas City to Grinnell by bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus Jefferson 802 / ...
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Grinnellbus Greyhound US0155S
4h 55m$38–73Drive 243.1 mi
- Drive from Kansas City to Grinnellcar 243.1 mi
4h 8m$45–65Bus via Des Moines
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus Jefferson Lines 802 / ...
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Grinnellbus Btw 1208 / ...
5h$75–107
Kansas City to Grinnell by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kansas City to Grinnell is to bus which costs $35 - $75 and takes 4h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Kansas City to Grinnell is to drive which takes 4h 8m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Kansas City to Grinnell. However, there are services departing from Kansas City and arriving at Grinnell via Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.
The distance between Kansas City and Grinnell is 247 miles. The road distance is 244.6 miles.
The best way to get from Kansas City to Grinnell without a car is to bus which takes 4h 55m and costs $35 - $75.
It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Kansas City to Grinnell, including transfers.
Kansas City to Grinnell bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Kansas City station.
Kansas City to Grinnell bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Des Moines station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kansas City to Grinnell is 245 miles. It takes approximately 4h 8m to drive from Kansas City to Grinnell.
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What companies run services between Kansas City, MO, USA and Grinnell, IA, USA?
You can take a bus from Kansas City to Grinnell via Des Moines in around 4h 55m.
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Kansas City to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $50–75
Bus from Kansas City to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $50–75
Bus from Des Moines to Grinnell
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $23–35
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Kansas City to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Des Moines to Grinnell
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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