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

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

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  1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane GRR - PDX
    7h 52m
    $327–1,507

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

    cheapest
    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 Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane ORD - PDX
    11h 27m
    $214–877

  3. 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 Portlandtrain train Empire Builder
    2d 3h
    $216–666

  4. Drive 2,263.2 mi

    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Portlandcar car 2,263.2 mi
    35h 55m
    $413–597

  5. 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 Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane MDW - PDX
    11h 16m
    $271–1,174

  6. Taxi to Muskegon, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Grand Rapids to Muskegon (MKG)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Muskegon (MKG) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane MKG - PDX
    7h 59m
    $220–744

  7. Bus to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids, MI to Kalamazoo, MIbus bus
    2. Fly from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane AZO - PDX
    11h 9m
    $214–930

Grand Rapids to Portland by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration2d 3hAverage Duration
Ticket$216Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA and Portland, OR, USA?

Allegiant Air, Southwest Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Portland International Airport (PDX) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Portland via Chicago Union Station in around 2d 3h.

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