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Bloomington to Grinnell Bus Schedule
Bus from Bloomington to Grinnell: Journey Information
There is one daily bus from Bloomington to Grinnell. Traveling by bus from Bloomington to Grinnell usually takes around 12 hours and 30 minutes, but some buses might arrive slightly earlier or later than scheduled depending on traffic conditions.
| Distance | 213 mi (342 km) |
| Shortest duration | 12h 30m |
| Cheapest price | $100.00 |
| Most frequent service | Burlington Trailways |
| Bus lines | 1 |

What bus companies travel from Bloomington to Grinnell?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Bloomington to Grinnell. Burlington Trailways is the only company that has bus schedules available to search and book at the moment. It only makes the trip once a day on most days.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington Trailways | 1 | 12h 30m | $100.00 |
Book Burlington Trailways from Bloomington to Grinnell from $100. Typically there is one Burlington Trailways schedule per day from Bloomington to Grinnell and you can expect on average to pay for a Burlington Trailways ticket to Grinnell. In Bloomington, Burlington Trailways departs to Grinnell from Bloomington . In Grinnell, Burlington Trailways arrives at Grinnell College .
An average trip on Burlington Trailways from Bloomington to Grinnell takes 12 hours and 30 minutes .
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Bloomington to Grinnell
The bus takes an average of 12 hours and 30 minutes to cover the 213 miles from Bloomington to Grinnell. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
There is usually only one bus per day from Bloomington to Grinnell. It leaves the station in Bloomington at 9:00am each day. The time might vary for specific dates, so be sure to search on Wanderu for the most up-to-date information.
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Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Bloomington?
Main departure station: Bloomington
Most buses depart from the main station in Bloomington.
All bus stations in Bloomington:
Bloomington
Where does the bus arrive in Grinnell?
Main arrival station: Grinnell College
All buses from Bloomington arrive at one main station in Grinnell.
All bus stations in Grinnell:
Grinnell College
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