There are 3 ways to get from Elk Rapids to Grand Rapids by bus, car, or plane
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Traverse City (TVC) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) flights
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The cheapest way to get from Elk Rapids to Grand Rapids is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Elk Rapids to Grand Rapids is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Elk Rapids to Grand Rapids. However, there are services departing from Traverse City and arriving at Grand Rapids via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
The distance between Elk Rapids and Grand Rapids is 167 miles. The road distance is 144.9 miles.
The best way to get from Elk Rapids to Grand Rapids without a car is to bus which takes 4h 35m and costs $85 - $130.
It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Elk Rapids to Grand Rapids, including transfers.
Elk Rapids to Grand Rapids bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Traverse City station.
The best way to get from Elk Rapids to Grand Rapids is to bus which takes 4h 35m and costs $85 - $130. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $100 - $400 and takes 5h 11m.
Elk Rapids to Grand Rapids bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Grand Rapids station.
Yes, the driving distance between Elk Rapids to Grand Rapids is 145 miles. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Elk Rapids to Grand Rapids.
What companies run services between Elk Rapids, MI, USA and Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA?
Indian Trails operates a bus from Traverse City to Grand Rapids once daily. Tickets cost $25–50 and the journey takes 4h 10m. Alternatively, Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) hourly.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Traverse City to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Traverse City to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
Flights from Traverse City to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $75–410
Flights from Traverse City to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–500
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Traverse City to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Traverse City to Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- Indian Trails
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