There are 4 ways to get from Minneapolis to Grimes by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Des Moines (DSM)plane MSP - DSM
2h 58m$122–607Drive 245.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Minneapolis to Grimescar 245.4 mi
4h 7m$45–65Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0156
6h 28m$73–116Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from St. Paul to Amesbus Jefferson Lines 805
- Take the taxi from Ames to Grimestaxi
6h 37m$122–172
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Des Moines (DSM) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis to Grimes is to drive which costs $45 - $65 and takes 4h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis to Grimes is to fly which takes 2h 58m and costs $120 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Minneapolis station to Grimes. However, there are services departing from Minneapolis Bus Station and arriving at Des Moines via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.
The distance between Minneapolis and Grimes is 259 miles. The road distance is 246.9 miles.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Grimes without a car is to bus which takes 6h 28m and costs $70 - $120.
It takes approximately 2h 58m to get from Minneapolis to Grimes, including transfers.
Minneapolis to Grimes bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Minneapolis Bus Station.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Grimes is to fly which takes 2h 58m and costs $120 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $120 and takes 6h 28m.
Minneapolis to Grimes bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Des Moines station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis to Grimes is 247 miles. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from Minneapolis to Grimes.
What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Grimes, IA, USA?
Delta flies from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Des Moines (DSM) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Des Moines once daily. Tickets cost $35–75 and the journey takes 6h 10m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from St. Paul to Ames
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $55–85
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