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

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

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  1. Fly 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 57m
    $250–1,110

  2. Fly 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
    11h 53m
    $136–524

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Spokane Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Spokane to Billingsbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Billings to Dickinsonbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Dickinson to Minneapolisbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    6. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Grand Rapidsbus bus
    46h 25m
    $240–827

  4. 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
    $234–1,319

  5. Drive 2,191.1 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to Grand Rapidscar car 2,191.1 mi
    35h 15m
    $400–578

  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 49m
    $173–701

  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 22m
    $201–651

  8. Fly to Detroit, bus

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane SEA - 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
    12h 4m
    $159–675

Seattle to Grand Rapids by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration46h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$240Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Delta, United 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 bus from Seattle Bus Station to Grand Rapids via Spokane, Billings, Dickinson, Minneapolis Bus Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 46h 25m.

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