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

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

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane ATL - GRR
    5h 12m
    $126–756

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train Pere Marquette
    21h 13m
    $147–287

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Peachtree Station to Charlottesvilletrain train
    2. Take the train from Charlottesville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    38h 22m
    $358–883

  4. Drive  723.4 mi

    1. Drive from Atlanta to Grand Rapidscar car 723.4 mi
    14h 17m
    $132–191

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    21h 13m
    $147–242

  6. Bus via Bloomington

    1. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Bloomingtonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bloomington to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus bus
    21h 38m
    $146–234

Atlanta to Grand Rapids by bus, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration21h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$147Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 663.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 12m

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

Delta, Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Peachtree Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Charlottesville and Chicago Union Station in around 38h 22m.

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