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

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There are 8 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Seattle by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, taxi, or bus

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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 Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane GRR - SEA
    10h 28m
    $230–960

  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 Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane ORD - SEA
    11h 48m
    $165–650

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Dickinsonbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Dickinson to Billingsbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Billings to Spokanebus bus
    6. Take the bus from Spokane Station to Seattle Bus Stationbus bus
    46h 35m
    $238–795

  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 Seattletrain train Empire Builder
    2d 3h
    $317–2,489

  5. Drive 2,190.6 mi

    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Seattlecar car 2,190.6 mi
    35h 17m
    $400–578

  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 Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane MDW - SEA
    11h 54m
    $205–800

  7. Taxi to Muskegon, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Grand Rapids to Muskegon (MKG)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Muskegon (MKG) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane MKG - SEA
    8h 13m
    $193–587

  8. Bus, bus to Detroit, fly

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids, MI to East Lansing, MIbus bus
    2. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane DTW - SEA
    11h 29m
    $177–723

Grand Rapids to Seattle by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration46h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$238Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA and Seattle, WA, USA?

Delta, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Rapids to Seattle Bus Station via Chicago Bus Station, Minneapolis, Dickinson, Billings, and Spokane Station in around 46h 35m.

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