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

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There are 4 ways to get from Bakersfield to Grand Rapids by plane, bus, train, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane BFL - GRR
    8h 28m
    $278–832

  2. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus bus
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    2d 3h
    $624–1,452

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus bus
    2d 8h
    $409–662

  4. Drive  2,188.2 mi

    1. Drive from Bakersfield to Grand Rapidscar car 2,188.2 mi
    34h 35m
    $400–577

Bakersfield to Grand Rapids by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 3hAverage Duration
Ticket$624Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,874.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 28m

What companies run services between Bakersfield, CA, USA and Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) every 4 hours. 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.

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