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How to get fromWashington to Grinnellby plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Washington to Grinnell by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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  1. Fly to Des Moines, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane DCA - DSM
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Grinnellbus bus
    5h 55m
    $201–907

  2. Drive  957.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Washington to Grinnellcar car 957.7 mi
    16h 21m
    $175–253

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Grinnellbus bus Greyhound US0155S
    25h 30m
    $179–269

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Grinnellbus bus Greyhound US0155S
    26h 17m
    $473–729

  5. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane DCA - 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
    8h 1m

  6. Train, bus via Iowa City

    1. Take the train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Iowa City to Grinnellbus bus
    26h 26m
    $464–731

Washington to Grinnell by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration25h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$179Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 966 mi
  • Duration: 5h 55m

What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Grinnell, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Washington Union Station to Grinnell via Chicago Bus Station in around 25h 30m.

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