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How to get fromSchenectady to Grand Rapidsby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus or train

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There are 10 ways to get from Schenectady to Grand Rapids by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane ALB - GRR
    8h 7m
    $168–958

  2. Fly to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO)plane plane ALB - AZO
    2. Take the bus from Kalamazoo, MI to Grand Rapids, MIbus bus
    9h 56m
    $90–490

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Schenectady to Syracusebus bus 254
    2. Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Buffalobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Buffalo to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Grand Rapidsbus bus
    20h 25m
    $131–278

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Schenectady to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train Pere Marquette
    20h 43m
    $112–338

  5. Drive 650.1 mi

    1. Drive from Schenectady to Grand Rapidscar car 650.1 mi
    11h 7m
    $119–172

  6. Fly to Capital Region International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane plane ALB - LAN
    2. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Grand Rapids, MIbus bus
    9h 32m
    $120–688

  7. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ALB - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    10h 38m
    $108–456

  8. Fly to Detroit, bus

    1. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane ALB - DTW
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to East Lansing, MIbus bus
    3. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Grand Rapids, MIbus bus
    9h 47m
    $96–512

  9. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane ALB - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    10h 17m
    $136–624

  10. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Schenectady to Aldershottrain train
    2. Take the train from Aldershot to Londontrain train
    3. Take the bus from London to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Detroit, MI to Grand Rapids, MIbus bus
    21h 28m
    $121–282

Schenectady to Grand Rapids by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration20h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$131Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Schenectady, NY, USA and Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA?

Delta, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Schenectady to Grand Rapids via Syracuse Bus Station, Buffalo, Cleveland Bus Station, and Detroit Bus Station in around 20h 25m.

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