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

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There are 6 ways to get from Staples to Grand Rapids by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train

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  1. Bus to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Staples to Brainerdbus bus
    2. Fly from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane BRD - GRR
    7h 33m
    $137–768

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Staples to Brainerdbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brainerd to Minneapolisbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Grand Rapidsbus bus
    19h 10m
    $87–309

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Staples Station 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
    16h 22m
    $157–546

  4. Drive 716.1 mi

    1. Drive from Staples to Grand Rapidscar car 716.1 mi
    12h 16m
    $131–189

  5. Train to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Staples Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane MSP - GRR
    8h 8m
    $157–899

  6. Bus, bus to Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Staples to Brainerdbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brainerd to Bemidji State Univ.bus bus
    3. Fly from Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport (BJI) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane BJI - GRR
    11h 24m
    $146–866

Staples to Grand Rapids by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration16h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$157Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Staples, MN, USA and Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA?

You can take a train from Staples Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Chicago Union Station in around 16h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Staples to Grand Rapids via Brainerd, Minneapolis Bus Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 19h 10m.

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