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

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

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  1. Fly, line 6 bus

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    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane CLT - GRR
    2. Take the bus from Kentwood Station - Woodland to Cherry/Cesar Chavezbus bus
    5h 19m
    $76–416

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0140
    2. Take the bus from Detroit to Grand Rapidsbus bus It 21
    20h 35m
    $148–233

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Raleigh Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    33h 48m
    $741–1,247

  4. Drive  716.3 mi

    1. Drive from Charlotte to Grand Rapidscar car 716.3 mi
    13h 17m
    $131–189

  5. Bus via Columbus

    1. Take the bus from Charlotte to Columbusbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Columbus to Toledobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Toledo to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from East Lansing to Grand Rapidsbus bus
    22h 25m

Charlotte to Grand Rapids by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration20h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$148Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 605.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 19m

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

You can take a bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Grand Rapids via Detroit in around 20h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Raleigh Union Station and Chicago Union Station in around 33h 48m.

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