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How to get fromBellingham to Grand Rapidsby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, shuttle, bus, or train

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

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  1. Fly Bellingham International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport

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    1. Fly from Bellingham International Airport (BLI) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane BLI - GRR
    12h 42m
    $145–605

  2. Shuttle to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take a shuttle bus from Bellingham, WA-4 points by Sheraton to Seattle-Tacoma International Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane SEA - GRR
    11h 33m
    $137–527

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Bellingham Amtrak Station to Everett Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Everett Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    2d 4h
    $1,228–2,101

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bellingham Bus Stop to Seattle Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus bus
    2d 9h

  5. Drive  2,249.5 mi

    1. Drive from Bellingham to Grand Rapidscar car 2,249.5 mi
    37h 23m
    $385–556

  6. Bus to Vancouver International Airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Bellingham Airport to River Rock Casino Resort, Richmondbus bus
    2. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane YVR - GRR
    13h 12m
    $145–528

  7. Shuttle to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Bellingham, WA-4 points by Sheraton to Seattle-Tacoma International Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SEA - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    13h 26m
    $240–698

Bellingham to Grand Rapids by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration2d 4hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,228Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,828.2 mi
  • Duration: 12h 42m

What companies run services between Bellingham, WA, USA and Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA?

Allegiant Air, Southwest Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Bellingham International Airport (BLI) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bellingham Amtrak Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Everett Amtrak Station and Chicago Union Station in around 2d 4h.

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