There are 4 ways to get from Minneapolis to Grinnell by bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or bus
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0156
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Grinnellbus Greyhound US0155S
8h 5m$47–76Drive 248.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Minneapolis to Grinnellcar 248.2 mi
5h 16m$46–66Fly to Des Moines, bus
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Des Moines (DSM)plane MSP - DSM
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Grinnellbus
5h 39m$116–606Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane MSP - CID
- Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus
- Take the bus from Iowa City to Grinnellbus
7h 55m
Minneapolis to Grinnell by bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis to Grinnell is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 5h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis to Grinnell is to drive which takes 5h 16m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Minneapolis station to Grinnell. However, there are services departing from Minneapolis Bus Station and arriving at Grinnell via Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.
The distance between Minneapolis and Grinnell is 308 miles. The road distance is 249.6 miles.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Grinnell without a car is to bus which takes 8h 5m and costs $45 - $80.
It takes approximately 8h 5m to get from Minneapolis to Grinnell, including transfers.
Minneapolis to Grinnell bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Minneapolis Bus Station.
Minneapolis to Grinnell bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Des Moines station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis to Grinnell is 250 miles. It takes approximately 5h 16m to drive from Minneapolis to Grinnell.
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What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Grinnell, IA, USA?
You can take a bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Grinnell via Des Moines in around 8h 5m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–380
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–380
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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
- $40–65
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Grinnell
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–13
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Grinnell
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–13
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Iowa City to Grinnell
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–17
- Website
- Greyhound
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