What is the cheapest way to get from Manitowoc to Grand Rapids?

The cheapest way to get from Manitowoc to Grand Rapids is to bus which costs $70 - $180 and takes 9h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Manitowoc to Grand Rapids?

The fastest way to get from Manitowoc to Grand Rapids is to drive and car ferry which takes 4h 42m and costs $130 - $160.

How far is it from Manitowoc to Grand Rapids?

The distance between Manitowoc and Grand Rapids is 209 miles.

How do I travel from Manitowoc to Grand Rapids without a car?

The best way to get from Manitowoc to Grand Rapids without a car is to bus and train which takes 9h 16m and costs $75 - $190.

How long does it take to get from Manitowoc to Grand Rapids?

It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Manitowoc to Grand Rapids, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Manitowoc and Grand Rapids?

Grand Rapids is 1h ahead of Manitowoc. It is currently 12:40 PM in Manitowoc and 1:40 PM in Grand Rapids.

Where can I stay near Grand Rapids?

There are 177+ hotels available in Grand Rapids.

Manitowoc to Grand Rapids - 4 ways to travel via train, car, car ferry, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Manitowoc to Grand Rapids by car, car ferry, bus, train, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound), or bus (Flixbus)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Drive, car ferry
best
1. Drive from Manitowoc to Milwaukee
2. Take the car ferry from Milwaukee to Muskegon
3. Drive from Muskegon to Grand Rapids
4h 42m
$132–158
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manitowoc Amtrak Bus Stop to Milwaukee
2. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Grand Rapids
9h 43m
$71–174
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Manitowoc Amtrak Bus Stop to Milwaukee
2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
9h 16m
$79–189
Bus via Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD)
1. Take the bus from Manitowoc, WI to Milwaukee103
2. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures
3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Grand Rapids
10h 39m
$93–164

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 207.9 mi
Duration: 4h 42m

What companies run services between Manitowoc, WI, USA and Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Manitowoc to Grand Rapids via Manitowoc Amtrak Bus Stop, Milwaukee, Milwaukee Intermodal Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 9h 43m.

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