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

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There are 10 ways to get from California to Grand Rapids by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane SNA - GRR
    8h 15m
    $266–1,016

  2. Fly Sacramento International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SMF - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    11h 4m
    $154–668

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train Pere Marquette
    2d
    $597–1,386

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus bus
    2d 4h
    $388–612

  5. Drive  2,172.6 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Grand Rapidscar car 2,172.6 mi
    34h 13m
    $397–573

  6. Fly Sacramento International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane SMF - GRR
    9h 25m
    $206–907

  7. Fly San Diego International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane SAN - GRR
    9h 15m
    $176–809

  8. Fly Long Beach Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane LGB - GRR
    9h 14m
    $345–1,505

  9. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane SJC - GRR
    9h 30m
    $220–960

  10. Fly Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    1. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane FAT - GRR
    11h 7m
    $185–855

California to Grand Rapids by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration2dAverage Duration
Ticket$597Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,877.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 15m

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

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Los Angeles to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Chicago Union Station in around 2d.

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