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

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There are 9 ways to get from Carlsbad to Grand Rapids by train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), or car

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  1. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Carlsbad Village Station to San Diego - Old Towntrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane SAN - GRR
    10h 7m
    $246–760

  2. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Carlsbad Village Station to San Diego - Old Towntrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SAN - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    12h 18m
    $160–582

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    2d 2h
    $715–1,634

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Los Angeles Downtownbus 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
    $406–753

  5. Drive 2,208 mi

    1. Drive from Carlsbad to Grand Rapidscar car 2,208 mi
    34h 55m
    $403–583

  6. Fly Mcclellan–Palomar Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    1. Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane CLD - GRR
    10h 41m
    $268–1,116

  7. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Carlsbad Village Station to San Diego - Old Towntrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SAN - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    12h 4m
    $182–684

  8. Train to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane SNA - GRR
    13h 8m
    $278–872

  9. Train, train to Ontario International Airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain train
    3. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane ONT - GRR
    13h 2m
    $314–937

Carlsbad to Grand Rapids by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration2d 2hAverage Duration
Ticket$715Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,904.4 mi
  • Duration: 10h 7m

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

You can take a train from Oceanside to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Fullerton Amtrak Station and Chicago Union Station in around 2d 2h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carlsbad Bl & Oak Av to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8, Oceanside Transportation Center, Los Angeles Downtown, Los Angeles Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 2d 8h.

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