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

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

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  1. Bus to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Best Western - Athens to Atlanta Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane ATL - GRR
    6h 59m
    $187–860

  2. Drive 747.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Athens to Grand Rapidscar car 747.3 mi
    15h 31m
    $137–197

  3. Bus, train via Carbondale

    1. Take the bus from Athens Transit Center to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Carbondale to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    22h 20m
    $236–480

  4. Bus to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Best Western - Athens to Atlanta Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane ATL - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    10h 50m
    $183–364

  5. Bus to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Athens Transit Center to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane CLT - GRR
    11h 11m
    $189–888

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Athens Transit Center to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    23h 38m
    $176–350

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Hotel Indigo to Atlanta Airportbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus bus
    24h 46m
    $217–365

Athens to Grand Rapids by bus and train

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration22h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$236Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 733.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 59m

What companies run services between Athens, GA, USA and Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA?

You can take a bus from Hotel Indigo to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Atlanta Airport, Airport Station, Garnett Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 24h 46m.

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