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How to get fromLos Angeles Airport (LAX) to Grinnellby plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Grinnell by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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  1. Fly to Des Moines, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane LAX - DSM
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Grinnellbus bus
    6h 44m
    $253–1,052

  2. Fly to Omaha, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Omaha (OMA)plane plane LAX - OMA
    2. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Grinnellbus bus
    10h 1m
    $195–436

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Des Moines to Grinnellbus bus
    40h 35m
    $265–528

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Kansas Citytrain train
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Grinnellbus bus
    42h 56m
    $602–1,294

  5. Drive 1,747.2 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Grinnellcar car 1,747.2 mi
    27h 23m
    $319–461

  6. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane LAX - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Iowa City to Grinnellbus bus
    10h 59m

Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Grinnell by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration40h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$265Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,516.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 44m

What companies run services between Los Angeles Airport (LAX), USA and Grinnell, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal to Grinnell via Los Angeles Union Station, Las Vegas Bus Terminal, Denver Union Station, and Des Moines in around 40h 35m.

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