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

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There are 7 ways to get from Seattle to Grand Rapids by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, train, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport

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    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane SEA - GRR
    9h 35m
    $107–467

  2. 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
    $649–1,658

  3. 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 7h
    $429–671

  4. Drive  2,191 mi

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

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

    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
    11h 38m
    $193–421

  6. Fly 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 26m
    $145–578

  7. Fly to Muskegon, taxi

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Muskegon (MKG)plane plane SEA - MKG
    2. Take the taxi from Muskegon (MKG) to Grand Rapidstaxi taxi
    8h 10m
    $183–573

Seattle to Grand Rapids by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration2d 2hAverage Duration
Ticket$649Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,830.1 mi
  • Duration: 9h 35m

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

Delta, Southwest Airlines, 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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