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How to get fromGrand Rapids to Santa Rosa Beachby plane, taxi, bus, train or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Santa Rosa Beach by plane, taxi, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport, taxi

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    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS)plane plane GRR - VPS
    2. Take the taxi from Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) to Santa Rosa Beachtaxi taxi
    5h 44m
    $204–844

  2. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Pensacola International Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Pensacola International Airport (PNS)plane plane GRR - PNS
    2. Drive from Pensacola-Airport-PNS to Santa Rosa Beachcar car
    8h 31m
    $156–822

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to Greyhound Benton Harborbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Benton Harbor Bus Stop to Gary Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Atlanta to Mobilebus bus
    5. Take the bus from Loxley to Crestviewbus bus
    6. Take the taxi from Crestview to Santa Rosa Beachtaxi taxi
    29h 23m
    $354–562

  4. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    3. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Biloxi Transit Centerbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Biloxi to Crestviewbus bus
    5. Take the taxi from Crestview to Santa Rosa Beachtaxi taxi
    32h 54m
    $453–886

  5. Drive 958 mi

    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Santa Rosa Beachcar car 958 mi
    17h 56m
    $175–253

  6. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP)plane plane GRR - ECP
    2. Take the taxi from Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) to Santa Rosa Beachtaxi taxi
    7h 32m
    $229–874

  7. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport, taxi

    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 Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP)plane plane MDW - ECP
    3. Take the taxi from Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) to Santa Rosa Beachtaxi taxi
    9h 8m
    $234–717

  8. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport, taxi

    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 Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP)plane plane ORD - ECP
    3. Take the taxi from Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) to Santa Rosa Beachtaxi taxi
    9h 27m
    $204–567

  9. Bus, taxi via Detroit

    1. Take the bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Tallahasseebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Flying J Travel Cntr - Tallahassee, FL to Whataburger - Defuniak Springsbus bus
    5. Take the taxi from Whataburger - Defuniak Springs to Santa Rosa Beachtaxi taxi
    33h 39m
    $314–638

Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) flights

Calendar32Weekly Planes
Duration4h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$135Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA and Santa Rosa Beach, FL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Grand Rapids to Santa Rosa Beach. However, you can take the line 6 bus to Kentwood Station - Woodland, take the line 27 bus to Gerald R Ford Airport, walk to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) airport, fly to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS), then take the taxi to Santa Rosa Beach. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Greyhound Benton Harbor, take the bus to Gary Bus Station, take the bus to Atlanta Bus Station, walk to Garnett Station, take the subway to Doraville Station, walk to Atlanta, take the bus to Mobile, take the bus to Crestview, then take the taxi to Santa Rosa Beach.

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