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

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There are 5 ways to get from Birmingham to Grand Rapids by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane BHM - GRR
    6h 2m
    $179–872

  2. Drive 711.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Birmingham to Grand Rapidscar car 711.3 mi
    12h 45m
    $130–188

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Birmingham Intermodal Facility to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nashville 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
    19h 44m
    $209–439

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Birmingham Intermodal Facility to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0112
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Greyhound Grand Rapidsbus bus 1483
    23h 35m
    $151–287

  5. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Birmingham to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    33h 43m
    $458–1,003

Birmingham to Grand Rapids by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration19h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$209Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 665.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 2m

What companies run services between Birmingham, AL, USA and Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Birmingham Intermodal Facility to Greyhound Grand Rapids via Detroit Bus Station in around 23h 35m.

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