How much is a bus or train ticket from San Jose, CA to Grinnell, IA?

All-in bus and train tickets from San Jose, CA to Grinnell, IA start at $198 one-way on carriers including Greyhound, Amtrak, FlixBus.

How long does the trip from San Jose, CA to Grinnell, IA take?

The fastest bus or train route from San Jose, CA to Grinnell, IA takes 41h 47m (07:30 to 01:17).

Where do buses and trains depart in San Jose and arrive in Grinnell?

Departures in San Jose primarily board at San Jose Transit Station and arrive in Grinnell at Grinnell Transit Station.

San Jose, CA to Grinnell, IA Bus & Train — From $198 (41h 47m)

Loading route...

San Jose, CA

All

Bus

Train

Terms & Affiliate Disclosure

Privacy

Sun, Nov 15 → Tue, Nov 17

Duration: 46h 45m

•

3 transfers

San Jose Diridon Station

American Star Tours #[ANS_6299]

$39

Book Leg

09:30

Los Angeles Union Station

17:25

Free Wi-Fi

Outlets

Restroom

Backup 5G eSIM (Saily)

Transfer time: 0h 35m

Station info

Los Angeles Union Station

Greyhound #US0900

$28

Book Leg

18:00

Las Vegas Bus Terminal

23:45

Free Wi-Fi

Outlets

Restroom

Backup 5G eSIM (Saily)

Transfer time: 0h 50m

Station info

Next day: Mon, Nov 16

Las Vegas Bus Terminal

Greyhound #US1200

$78

Book Leg

00:35

Denver Union Station Bus Concourse

17:40

Free Wi-Fi

Outlets

Restroom

Backup 5G eSIM (Saily)

Transfer time: 1h 15m

Station info

Denver Union Station Bus Concourse

Greyhound #US0123S

$70

Book Leg

18:55

Grinnell (Grinnell College)

10:15

Free Wi-Fi

Outlets

Restroom

Backup 5G eSIM (Saily)

$215

Full Route Total • 4 legs

Book Full Route

Book the entire route in one search or book each carrier leg directly:

Full Route Price & Ticket Breakdown

$215 total

1. San Jose, CA → Los Angeles, CA

FlixBus Official #[ANS_6299] • 09:30–17:25

$39

Book Leg

2. Los Angeles, CA → Las Vegas, NV

Greyhound Official #US0900 • 18:00–23:45

$28

Book Leg

3. Las Vegas, NV → Denver, CO

Greyhound Official #US1200 • 00:35–17:40

$78

Book Leg

4. Denver, CO → Grinnell, IA

Greyhound Official #US0123S • 18:55–10:15

$70

Book Leg