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How to get fromSaint Paul to Grinnellby bus, car, plane, bus (Greyhound), or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Saint Paul to Grinnell by bus, car, plane, bus (Greyhound), or shuttle

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from St. Paul to Des Moinesbus bus Jefferson Lines 805
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Grinnellbus bus Btw 1208 / ...
    6h 55m

  2. Drive 238.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Saint Paul to Grinnellcar car 238.9 mi
    5h 19m
    $44–63

  3. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane MSP - CID
    2. Take the bus from Iowa City to Grinnellbus bus
    6h 32m
    $62–352

  4. Bus via Des Moines (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0156
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Grinnellbus bus Greyhound US0155S
    7h 25m
    $46–88

  5. Fly to Des Moines, shuttle, bus

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane MSP - DSM
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    3. Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Des Moines to Grinnellbus bus
    7h 34m
    $188–784

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration1h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 307 mi
  • Duration: 6h 55m

What companies run services between Saint Paul, MN, USA and Grinnell, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from St. Paul to Grinnell via Des Moines in around 6h 55m.

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