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How to get fromGrand Rapids to Austinby plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train or taxi

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There are 8 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Austin by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or taxi

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  1. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport

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    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane plane GRR - AUS
    6h 34m
    $185–906

  2. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport

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    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane plane ORD - AUS
    10h
    $152–480

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Chicagobus bus FlixBus 2552
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Tornado Bus Co - Austinbus bus Chicago
    27h 41m
    $197–423

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Pere Marquette
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Austintrain train Texas Eagle
    33h 51m
    $166–410

  5. Drive 1,266.8 mi

    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Austincar car 1,266.8 mi
    20h 53m
    $232–334

  6. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane plane MDW - AUS
    9h 48m
    $159–727

  7. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK)plane plane GRR - GRK
    2. Drive from Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK) to Austincar car
    9h 42m
    $155–772

  8. Taxi to Muskegon, fly to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport

    1. Take the taxi from Grand Rapids to Muskegon (MKG)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Muskegon (MKG) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane plane MKG - AUS
    6h 31m
    $153–493

Grand Rapids to Austin by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration27h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$197Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA and Austin, TX, USA?

Allegiant Air, Southwest Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Rapids to Republic Square Station via Chicago, State & 95th Street, 35th Street & Cottage Grove, California & 35th Street, Chicago, Tornado Bus Co - Austin, 700 Ben White, South Congress Bay B, and South Congress Station Bay J in around 27h 41m.

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