There are 6 ways to get from Charlotte to Grand Rapids by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane CLT - GRR
5h 22m$146–806Drive 717 mi
cheapest- Drive from Charlotte to Grand Rapidscar 717 mi
13h 16m$131–189Bus
- Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0140
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Grand Rapidsbus FlixBus 2552
19h 45m$155–273Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Raleigh Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain
33h 48m$451–933Bus via Grand Rapids
- Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0140
- Take the bus from Detroit to Grand Rapidsbus It 21
20h 20m$160–273Bus via Columbus
- Take the bus from Charlotte to Columbusbus
- Take the bus from Columbus to Ann Arborbus
- Take the bus from Blake Transit Center to East Lansing Marriottbus
- Take the bus from East Lansing Michigan Flyer to Greyhound Grand Rapidsbus
21h 38m$188–288
Charlotte to Grand Rapids by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Charlotte to Grand Rapids is to drive which costs $130 - $190 and takes 13h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Charlotte to Grand Rapids is to fly which takes 5h 22m and costs $140 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Charlotte station to Grand Rapids. However, there are services departing from Charlotte Bus Station and arriving at Grand Rapids via Detroit Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Charlotte station to Grand Rapids station. However, there are services departing from Charlotte Amtrak Station and arriving at Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Raleigh Union Station and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 48m.
The distance between Charlotte and Grand Rapids is 608 miles. The road distance is 721.2 miles.
The best way to get from Charlotte to Grand Rapids without a car is to bus which takes 19h 45m and costs $150 - $280.
It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from Charlotte to Grand Rapids, including transfers.
Charlotte to Grand Rapids bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Charlotte Bus Station.
Charlotte to Grand Rapids train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charlotte Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Charlotte to Grand Rapids is to fly which takes 5h 22m and costs $140 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $150 - $280 and takes 19h 45m, you could also train, which costs $450 - $950 and takes 33h 48m.
What companies run services between Charlotte, NC, USA and Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA?
American Airlines, Delta, and Southwest Airlines fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Grand Rapids via Detroit Bus Station in around 19h 45m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–800
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–950
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–800
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–950
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Raleigh Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Raleigh Union Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $340–700
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–210
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $140–210
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $45–70
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–210
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $140–210
Bus from Detroit to Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–70
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $50–70
Bus from Charlotte to Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–160
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $110–160
Bus from Columbus to Ann Arbor
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $50–75
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–210
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–210
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 517-333-0400
- [email protected]
- Website
- michiganflyer.com
Bus from Blake Transit Center to East Lansing Marriott
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–24
- Website
- https://www.michiganflyer.com/
- Child 2-16
- $8–10
- Adult
- $17–24
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from East Lansing Michigan Flyer to Greyhound Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–29
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
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More Questions & Answers
Charlotte to Grand Rapids bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Detroit Bus Station.
Charlotte to Grand Rapids train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Raleigh Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charlotte to Grand Rapids is 721 miles. It takes approximately 13h 16m to drive from Charlotte to Grand Rapids.
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