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How to get fromPortland to Grand RapidsBy plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane PDX - GRR
    7h 21m
    $297–1,307

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Portland to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train Pere Marquette
    2d 3h
    $663–1,440

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Pasco Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Pasco Bus Stop to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Benton Harbor Bus Stopbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Greyhound Benton Harbor to Greyhound Grand Rapidsbus bus
    2d 6h
    $397–770

  4. Drive 2,263.4 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Grand Rapidscar car 2,263.4 mi
    35h 55m
    $414–597

Portland to Grand Rapids by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration2d 3hAverage Duration
Ticket$663Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA?

Allegiant Air, Southwest Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Portland to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Chicago Union Station in around 2d 3h.

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