There are 4 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Garrett by train (Amtrak), bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Pere Marquette
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Waterloo Amtrak Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited / ...
8h 8m$105–210Drive 132.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Grand Rapids to Garrettcar 132.5 mi
2h 52m$25–35Bus, train
- Take the bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Toledobus
- Take the train from Toledo to Waterloo Amtrak Stationtrain
8h 33m$104–194Bus
- Take the bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to Detroit Bus Stationbus 1483
- Take the bus from Detroit, MI to Fort Wayne, INbus Detroit
9h 34m$87–162
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Grand Rapids to Garrett is to drive which costs $24 - $35 and takes 2h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Grand Rapids to Garrett is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs $24 - $35.
The distance between Grand Rapids and Garrett is 343 miles. The road distance is 133.3 miles.
The best way to get from Grand Rapids to Garrett without a car is to train which takes 8h 8m and costs $100 - $210.
It takes approximately 8h 8m to get from Grand Rapids to Garrett, including transfers.
The best way to get from Grand Rapids to Garrett is to train which takes 8h 8m and costs $100 - $210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $170 and takes 9h 34m.
Yes, the driving distance between Grand Rapids to Garrett is 133 miles. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Grand Rapids to Garrett.
There are 19+ hotels available in Garrett.
What companies run services between Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA and Garrett, IN, USA?
You can take a train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Garrett via Chicago Union Station and Waterloo Amtrak Station in around 8h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to Garrett via Detroit, MI, Fort Wayne, IN, Central Station - Bay A, and Westfield in around 9h 34m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Waterloo Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Toledo to Waterloo Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to East Lansing Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–30
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- info@baronsbus.com
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Detroit, MI to Fort Wayne, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–55
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
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