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How to get fromReykjavík to Grindavíkby bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Reykjavík to Grindavík by bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Line 1 bus, line 55 bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kringlumýrarbraut to Fjörðurbus bus 1 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Fjörður to Grindavíkurafleggjaribus bus 55
    3. Take the taxi from Grindavíkurafleggjari to Grindavíktaxi taxi
    1h 49m
    $59–79

  2. Drive 50.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Reykjavík to Grindavíkcar car 50.8 km
    42 min
    $12–17

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Reykjavík to Grindavíktaxi taxi 50.8 km
    42 min
    $150–190

  4. Line 1 bus, line 55 bus, taxi via Hlíðar

    1. Take the bus from Hlíðar to Fjörðurbus bus 1 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Fjörður to Grindavíkurafleggjaribus bus 55
    3. Take the taxi from Grindavíkurafleggjari to Grindavíktaxi taxi
    1h 51m
    $59–79

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  • Distance: 49.1 km
  • Duration: 1h 49m

What companies run services between Reykjavík, Iceland and Grindavík, Iceland?

There is no direct connection from Reykjavík to Grindavík. However, you can take the line 1 bus to Fjörður, take the line 55 bus to Grindavíkurafleggjari, then take the taxi to Grindavík. Alternatively, you can drive from Reykjavík to Grindavík in around 42 min.

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