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

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There are 8 ways to get from Seattle to Grand Rapids by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane SEA - GRR
    9h 50m
    $240–1,010

  2. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SEA - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    12h
    $158–581

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Seattle 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 2h
    $679–1,456

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus bus
    2d 6h
    $448–862

  5. Drive 2,191 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to Grand Rapidscar car 2,191 mi
    35h 16m
    $400–578

  6. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SEA - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    11h 47m
    $188–721

  7. Train to Portland International Airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Portlandtrain train
    2. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane PDX - GRR
    11h 18m
    $368–1,515

  8. Fly King County International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    1. Fly from King County International Airport (BFI) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane BFI - GRR
    9h 53m
    $497–2,107

Seattle to Grand Rapids by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration2d 2hAverage Duration
Ticket$679Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

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

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