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

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There are 8 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Seattle by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), 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 9m
    $260–1,110

  2. Bus, bus to Detroit, fly

    cheapest
    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 13m
    $169–723

  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
    $649–1,405

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to Greyhound Benton Harborbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Benton Harbor Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Seattle Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 7h
    $410–792

  5. Drive 2,190.5 mi

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

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

    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 44m
    $177–666

  7. 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 40m
    $237–916

  8. 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
    7h 59m
    $233–797

Grand Rapids to Seattle by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration2d 3hAverage Duration
Ticket$649Cheapest 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 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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