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How to get fromBoston to Grand Rapidsby ferry, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)

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There are 5 ways to get from Boston to Grand Rapids by ferry, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)

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  1. Ferry, fly

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    1. Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane BOS - GRR
    5h 50m
    $88–464

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Boston to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Detroit to Grand Rapidsbus bus
    23h 35m
    $178–280

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Boston to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train Pere Marquette
    27h 26m
    $657–1,013

  4. Drive  832.3 mi

    1. Drive from Boston to Grand Rapidscar car 832.3 mi
    14h 14m
    $152–220

  5. Bus via New York

    1. Take the bus from Boston to New York Midtownbus bus
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Toledo Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Toledo to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from East Lansing to Grand Rapidsbus bus
    24h 15m

Boston to Grand Rapids by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration23h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$178Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 755 mi
  • Duration: 5h 50m

What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA?

You can take a bus from Boston to Grand Rapids via Cleveland Bus Station and Detroit in around 23h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Boston to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Chicago Union Station in around 27h 26m.

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