There are 10 ways to get from Albuquerque to Grand Rapids by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), car, shuttle, train, bus, or taxi
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Fly Albuquerque International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
best- Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane ABQ - GRR
7h 48m$224–1,005Fly Albuquerque International Airport to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport, bus
cheapest- Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO)plane ABQ - AZO
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Grand Rapidsbus
11h 6m$142–627Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Chicago Union Stationtrain Southwest Chief
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain Pere Marquette
31h 14m$496–989Bus
- Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus
33h 23m$274–483Drive 1,426.9 mi
- Drive from Albuquerque to Grand Rapidscar 1,426.9 mi
25h 29m$261–377Shuttle to Santa Fe Municipal Airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Take a shuttle bus from Albuquerque International Sunport to Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airport
- Fly from Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane SAF - GRR
9h 17m$260–939Fly Albuquerque International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
- Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane ABQ - MDW
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain
10h 4m$170–679Fly Albuquerque International Airport to Capital Region International Airport, bus
- Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane ABQ - LAN
- Take the bus from CATA Intermodal Downtown to Greyhound Grand Rapidsbus
10h 9m$234–1,031Fly Albuquerque International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane ABQ - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain
10h 27m$152–576Fly Albuquerque International Airport to Muskegon, taxi
- Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Muskegon (MKG)plane ABQ - MKG
- Take the taxi from Muskegon (MKG) to Grand Rapidstaxi
6h 55m$190–651
Albuquerque to Grand Rapids by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Albuquerque to Grand Rapids is to drive which costs $260 - $380 and takes 25h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Albuquerque to Grand Rapids is to fly and taxi which takes 6h 55m and costs $190 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Albuquerque station to Grand Rapids station. However, there are services departing from Albuquerque Bus Station and arriving at Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via St Louis Bus Station and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Albuquerque to Grand Rapids station. However, there are services departing from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center and arriving at Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 14m.
The distance between Albuquerque and Grand Rapids is 1277 miles. The road distance is 1435.3 miles.
The best way to get from Albuquerque to Grand Rapids without a car is to train which takes 31h 14m and costs $490 - $1,000.
It takes approximately 7h 48m to get from Albuquerque to Grand Rapids, including transfers.
Albuquerque to Grand Rapids bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Albuquerque Bus Station.
Albuquerque to Grand Rapids train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center station.
The best way to get from Albuquerque to Grand Rapids is to fly which takes 7h 48m and costs $220 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $490 - $1,000 and takes 31h 14m, you could also bus, which costs $270 - $490 and takes 33h 23m.
What companies run services between Albuquerque, NM, USA and Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA?
Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Chicago Union Station in around 31h 14m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 16m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220–1,000
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,100
Flights from Santa Fe Municipal Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 54m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–900
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 16m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $130–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220–1,000
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,100
Flights from Santa Fe Municipal Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–900
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–450
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–480
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,000
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,100
Flights from Santa Fe Municipal Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–950
Flights from Santa Fe Municipal Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Capital Region International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,000
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–450
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–500
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport via Kansas City, Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 11m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport via Denver, Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 46m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
- Website
- keylimeair.com
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Muskegon via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Muskegon via Denver, Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Muskegon via Dallas/Ft.Worth, Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Muskegon via Minneapolis, Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 17m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,100
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Capital Region International Airport via Minneapolis, Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–1,200
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–490
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport via Minneapolis, Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport via Chicago Midway International Airport, Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $440–900
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $160–310
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–80
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $65–100
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-575-613-3256
- [email protected]
- Website
- taosrides.com
Shuttle from Albuquerque International Sunport to Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $75–85
- Website
- https://taosrides.com
- Schedules at
- https://taosrides.com/rates-schedules
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from CATA Intermodal Downtown to Greyhound Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–28
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–24
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Estimated price
- $80–100
Blue City Taxi
- Phone
- +1 231-780-5466
- Website
- bluecitytransportation.com
Port City Cab
- Phone
- +1 231-739-7161
- Website
- portcitycab.com
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More Questions & Answers
Albuquerque to Grand Rapids bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Grand Rapids is 2h ahead of Albuquerque. It is currently 8:21 PM in Albuquerque and 10:21 PM in Grand Rapids.
Albuquerque to Grand Rapids train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Albuquerque to Grand Rapids is 1435 miles. It takes approximately 25h 29m to drive from Albuquerque to Grand Rapids.
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