Student rides
Grinnell College rides home, airport runs & game day
Grinnell, Iowa· four-year· 1,000–4,999 students
Going home for a break, catching a flight, or heading to a game? Post a Quest from Grinnell and check trips posted by drivers already going your way. Book available seats at the listed price. The relay grid is informational; connected trips and low fares are not guaranteed.
Where can you go from campus?
Grinnell connects to the relay grid near Des Moines, IA (47 miles away). Popular first legs:
- Grinnell → Cedar Falls, IA102 mi · $15–$25
- Grinnell → Cedar Rapids, IA120 mi · $15–$30
- Grinnell → Omaha, NE146 mi · $20–$35
- Grinnell → Sioux City, IA181 mi · $25–$40
- Grinnell → Davenport, IA182 mi · $25–$40
- Grinnell → Quincy, IL189 mi · $25–$45
- Grinnell → Dubuque, IA189 mi · $25–$45
- Grinnell → Rochester, MN204 mi · $25–$45
See every leg on the 150-mile relay grid. Chain several and you can cross the country — plan a multi-leg trip.
Other campuses near Grinnell
Grinnell College student travel FAQ
- How do Grinnell College students get home for breaks?
- Browse trips leaving Grinnell and choose available seats at a driver-set price. Request your route if none fits. Relay connections depend on separate driver-posted trips.
- What does a ride from Grinnell cost?
- Short relay legs on the grid typically run $10–$55 per seat depending on distance. Because your fare covers short hops — not one driver crossing the country — long trips stay affordable.
- Can I ride to the airport from campus?
- Check for driver-posted trips that fit your airport and flight time, allowing a travel buffer. You can request a route, but a ride is not guaranteed.