There are 4 ways to get from Saint Paul to Grinnell by bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0156
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Grinnellbus Greyhound US0155S
6h 25m$53–79Drive 238.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Saint Paul to Grinnellcar 238.9 mi
5h 19m$44–63Fly 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 46m$118–598Fly 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
8h 2m
Saint Paul to Grinnell by bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Saint Paul to Grinnell is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 5h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Saint Paul to Grinnell is to drive which takes 5h 19m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Saint Paul to Grinnell. However, there are services departing from Saint Paul Union Depot and arriving at Grinnell via Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.
The distance between Saint Paul and Grinnell is 297 miles. The road distance is 240.3 miles.
The best way to get from Saint Paul to Grinnell without a car is to bus which takes 6h 25m and costs $50 - $80.
It takes approximately 6h 25m to get from Saint Paul to Grinnell, including transfers.
Saint Paul to Grinnell bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Saint Paul Union Depot station.
Saint Paul to Grinnell bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Des Moines station.
Yes, the driving distance between Saint Paul to Grinnell is 240 miles. It takes approximately 5h 19m to drive from Saint Paul to Grinnell.
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What companies run services between Saint Paul, MN, USA and Grinnell, IA, USA?
You can take a bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Grinnell via Des Moines in around 6h 25m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–370
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–370
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Grinnell
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Grinnell
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Iowa City to Grinnell
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–18
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1-319-362-0375
- Website
- 380 Express Corridor Rides
Bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- 380 Express Corridor Rides
- Schedules at
- 380 Express Schedule
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