There are 8 ways to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Grand Rapids by plane, bus, train, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, line 5 bus
best- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane DTW - GRR
- Take the bus from Kentwood Station - Woodland to Cesar Chavez/Goodrichbus
3h 1m$80–560Bus via Lansing
cheapest- Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to East Lansing, MIbus 8001 / ...
- Take the bus from East Lansing Michigan Flyer to Greyhound Grand Rapidsbus 1483
5h 51m$24–68Train, bus
- Take the train from Dearborn to Kalamazootrain Wolverine
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Grand Rapidsbus 1484
6h 20m$52–116Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Detroit-DTW to Grand Rapids151.5 mi
2h 37mDrive 151.5 mi
- Drive from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Grand Rapidscar 151.5 mi
2h 37m$28–40Fly to Capital Region International Airport, bus
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane DTW - LAN
- Take the bus from CATA Intermodal Downtown to Greyhound Grand Rapidsbus
3h 53m$84–572Fly to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport, bus
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO)plane DTW - AZO
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Grand Rapidsbus
4h 43m$56–351Bus
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Greyhound Grand Rapidsbus 1483
6h 35m$34–64
Detroit Airport (DTW) to Grand Rapids by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Grand Rapids is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 2h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Grand Rapids is to drive which takes 2h 37m and costs $27 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Grand Rapids. However, there are services departing from McNamara Terminal and arriving at Greyhound Grand Rapids via Parking Lot, Detroit Metro Airport and East Lansing Michigan Flyer. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.
The distance between Detroit Airport (DTW) and Grand Rapids is 134 miles. The road distance is 152.4 miles.
The best way to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Grand Rapids without a car is to bus via Lansing which takes 5h 51m and costs $24 - $70.
It takes approximately 3h 1m to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Grand Rapids, including transfers.
Detroit Airport (DTW) to Grand Rapids bus services, operated by Michigan Flyer, depart from Detroit Metro Airport station.
Detroit Airport (DTW) to Grand Rapids bus services, operated by Michigan Flyer, arrive at East Lansing, MI station.
Yes, the driving distance between Detroit Airport (DTW) to Grand Rapids is 152 miles. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Grand Rapids.
There are 149+ hotels available in Grand Rapids.
What companies run services between Detroit Airport (DTW), USA and Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA?
You can take a bus from McNamara Terminal to Greyhound Grand Rapids via Parking Lot, North Terminal, Detroit Metro Airport, East Lansing, MI, and East Lansing Michigan Flyer in around 5h 51m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Detroit to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–600
Flights from Detroit to Capital Region International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–550
Flights from Detroit to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–330
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Dearborn to Kalamazoo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 616-456-7514
- Website
- ridetherapid.org
Bus from Kentwood Station - Woodland to Cesar Chavez/Goodrich
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- http://www.ridetherapid.org
- Schedules at
- https://www.ridetherapid.org/
- Adult
- $2
- Phone
- +1 517-333-0400
- [email protected]
- Website
- Michigan Flyer
Bus from Detroit Metro Airport to East Lansing, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–35
- Website
- Michigan Flyer
- Child 2-16
- $9–11
- Adult
- $22–35
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from East Lansing Michigan Flyer to Greyhound Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–29
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–24
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from CATA Intermodal Downtown to Greyhound Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–28
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–24
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Greyhound Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- Indian Trails
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Detroit-DTW to Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Detroit Airport (DTW) and Grand Rapids. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.




