There are 4 ways to get from Bakersfield to Grand Rapids by plane, bus, train, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane BFL - GRR
8h 54m$178–492Bus, train (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain
2d 3hBus
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union 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
2d 8hDrive 2,187.8 mi
- Drive from Bakersfield to Grand Rapidscar 2,187.8 mi
34h 36m$400–577
Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bakersfield to Grand Rapids is to fly which costs $170 - $500 and takes 8h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Bakersfield to Grand Rapids is to fly which takes 8h 54m and costs $170 - $500.
No, there is no direct bus from Bakersfield to Grand Rapids station. However, there are services departing from Bakersfield and arriving at Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Los Angeles Union Station, St Louis Bus Station and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 8h.
The distance between Bakersfield and Grand Rapids is 1887 miles. The road distance is 2200.5 miles.
The best way to get from Bakersfield to Grand Rapids without a car is to bus and train which takes 2 days 3h and costs .
It takes approximately 8h 54m to get from Bakersfield to Grand Rapids, including transfers.
Bakersfield to Grand Rapids bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Bakersfield station.
The best way to get from Bakersfield to Grand Rapids is to fly which takes 8h 54m and costs $170 - $500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2 days 8h.
Bakersfield to Grand Rapids bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Grand Rapids is 3h ahead of Bakersfield. It is currently 8:57 PM in Bakersfield and 11:57 PM in Grand Rapids.
What companies run services between Bakersfield, CA, USA and Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA?
United Airlines, American Airlines, and Frontier Airlines fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bakersfield to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Los Angeles, Los Angeles Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 2d 8h.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Meadows Field Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Meadows Field Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- When
- Wednesday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from Meadows Field Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Meadows Field Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 16m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–460
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1,200–1,900
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Bakersfield to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Bakersfield to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $310–480
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Bakersfield to Grand Rapids is 2201 miles. It takes approximately 34h 36m to drive from Bakersfield to Grand Rapids.
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