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

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There are 7 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Seattle 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 Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane GRR - SEA
    10h 33m
    $240–1,110

  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 51m
    $168–700

  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 Seattletrain train Empire Builder
    2d 3h
    $530–1,289

  4. Drive 2,190.5 mi

    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Seattlecar car 2,190.5 mi
    35h 18m
    $400–578

  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 Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane MDW - SEA
    11h 39m
    $238–1,000

  6. 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 21m
    $183–567

  7. Bus, bus to Detroit, fly

    1. Take the bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to CATA Intermodal Downtownbus 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 15m
    $169–723

Grand Rapids to Seattle by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration2d 3hAverage Duration
Ticket$530Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Delta, United Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Seattle via Chicago Union Station in around 2d 3h.

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