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

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There are 9 ways to get from Los Angeles to Grinnell by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport 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
    8h 15m
    $173–557

  2. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Des Moines, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane BUR - DSM
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Grinnellbus bus
    9h 29m
    $162–653

  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
    39h
    $283–462

  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
    41h 16m
    $540–1,323

  5. Drive  1,733.3 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Grinnellcar car 1,733.3 mi
    26h 59m
    $317–457

  6. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Des Moines, bus

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane SNA - DSM
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Grinnellbus bus
    10h 26m
    $196–625

  7. Fly Long Beach Airport to Des Moines, bus

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane LGB - DSM
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Grinnellbus bus
    11h 7m
    $221–930

  8. Fly Los Angeles International Airport 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
    12h 29m

  9. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane BUR - 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
    12h 31m

Los Angeles to Grinnell by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration39hAverage Duration
Ticket$283Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,531 mi
  • Duration: 8h 15m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Grinnell, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Grinnell via Las Vegas Bus Terminal, Denver Union Station, and Des Moines in around 39h.

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