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

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There are 7 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Austin by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or taxi

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  1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford 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 19m
    $175–856

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

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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
    9h 39m
    $123–457

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to Greyhound Benton Harborbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Benton Harbor Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Austin Eastside Bus Plazabus bus
    29h 29m
    $189–439

  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
    $310–740

  5. Drive 1,266.7 mi

    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Austincar car 1,266.7 mi
    20h 52m
    $232–334

  6. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    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 33m
    $163–747

  7. Taxi to Muskegon, fly

    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
    7h 36m
    $148–453

Grand Rapids to Austin by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration29h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$189Cheapest 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 Greyhound Grand Rapids to 400 Cesar Chavez/Trinity via Benton Harbor Bus Stop, Chicago Bus Station, Memphis Bus Station, Dallas Bus Station, Austin Eastside Bus Plaza, and 5207 Eastside Bus Plaza Bay G in around 29h 29m.

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