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How to get fromNew York to Grinnellby plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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There are 9 ways to get from New York to Grinnell by plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Des Moines, bus

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    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane EWR - DSM
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Grinnellbus bus
    7h 31m
    $185–741

  2. Train, bus via Ossining

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Grinnellbus bus
    27h 18m
    $287–649

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2640 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Grinnellbus bus Greyhound US0155S
    28h 45m
    $192–294

  4. Drive  1,059.3 mi

    1. Drive from New York to Grinnellcar car 1,059.3 mi
    17h 35m
    $194–280

  5. Fly Laguardia Airport to Des Moines, bus

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane LGA - DSM
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Grinnellbus bus
    7h 55m
    $190–835

  6. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Des Moines, bus

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane PHL - DSM
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Grinnellbus bus
    8h 53m
    $207–1,474

  7. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane EWR - 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

  8. Fly Laguardia Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane LGA - 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 3m

  9. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Grinnellbus bus Greyhound US0155S
    28h 1m
    $292–618

New York to Grinnell by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration28h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$192Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,098.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 31m

What companies run services between New York, NY, USA and Grinnell, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from New York Midtown to Grinnell via Chicago Bus Station in around 28h 45m.

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