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How to get fromGrand Rapids to Defianceby bus, train, train (Amtrak) or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Defiance by bus, train, train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Bus, train via Lansing

    best
    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids, MI to East Lansing, MIbus
    2. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Toledobus
    3. Take the train from Toledo to Bryan Amtrak Stationtrain
    8h 15m
  2. Drive 168.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Defiancecar168.8 mi
    3h 18m
    $31–45
  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union StationtrainPere Marquette
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bryan Amtrak StationtrainLake Shore Limited
    8h 51m
    $130–256
  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Detroit Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus
    3. Take the train from Toledo to Bryan Amtrak Stationtrain
    8h 25m
    $102–193

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA and Defiance, OH, USA?

You can take a train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Defiance via Chicago Union Station and Bryan Amtrak Station in around 8h 51m.

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