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There are 4 ways to get from Detroit to Grand Rapids by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Grand Rapidsbus bus FlixBus 2552
    3h 50m
    $45–70

  2. Drive 151.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Detroit to Grand Rapidscar car 151.3 mi
    2h 45m
    $28–40

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Detroit to Kalamazootrain train Wolverine
    2. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Grand Rapidsbus bus 1484
    5h 7m
    $57–118

  4. Fly, line 5 bus

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane DTW - GRR
    2. Take the bus from Kentwood Station - Woodland to Cesar Chavez/Goodrichbus bus
    4h 57m
    $81–556

Detroit to Grand Rapids by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration3h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$45Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 174.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 50m

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

Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Detroit Bus Station to Grand Rapids once daily. Tickets cost $45–70 and the journey takes 3h 50m.

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