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

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There are 8 ways to get from Des Moines to Grand Rapids by plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), bus, train, car, taxi, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane DSM - GRR
    5h 36m
    $132–775

  2. Bus via South Haven

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to South Havenbus bus
    3. Take the bus from South Haven to Grand Rapidsbus bus
    12h 55m
    $81–152

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    12h 18m
    $107–181

  4. Bus, train via Galesburg

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Galesburgbus bus
    2. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    13h 29m
    $117–264

  5. Drive  491 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Grand Rapidscar car 491 mi
    8h 12m
    $90–130

  6. Fly to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO)plane plane DSM - AZO
    2. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Grand Rapidsbus bus
    7h 49m
    $95–467

  7. Fly to Muskegon, taxi

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Muskegon (MKG)plane plane DSM - MKG
    2. Take the taxi from Muskegon (MKG) to Grand Rapidstaxi taxi
    4h 16m
    $168–571

  8. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train Pere Marquette
    12h 18m
    $97–206

Des Moines to Grand Rapids by bus and foot

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration12h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$107Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 445.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 36m

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Chicago Bus Station and Chicago Union Station in around 12h 18m.

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