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How to get fromFort Lauderdale to Grand Rapidsby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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

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  1. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport

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    1. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane FLL - GRR
    6h 31m
    $186–857

  2. Train to Miami International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Fort Lauderdale Station to Miami Airport Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane MIA - GRR
    7h 9m
    $178–810

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus bus
    34h 23m
    $269–492

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train Pere Marquette
    2d 3h
    $710–1,456

  5. Drive 1,358.8 mi

    1. Drive from Fort Lauderdale to Grand Rapidscar car 1,358.8 mi
    24h 41m
    $248–359

Fort Lauderdale to Grand Rapids by bus and foot

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration34h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$269Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,219.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 31m

What companies run services between Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA and Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA?

Allegiant Air, Delta, and Southwest Airlines fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Atlanta Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 34h 23m.

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