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

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There are 6 ways to get from Gainesville to Grand Rapids by bus, plane, train, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak)

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  1. Bus, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane ATL - GRR
    6h 26m
    $166–836

  2. Drive 713.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Gainesville to Grand Rapidscar car 713.2 mi
    14h 49m
    $131–188

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    23h 21m
    $174–359

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Gainesville Station to Charlottesvilletrain train
    2. Take the train from Charlottesville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    37h 27m
    $455–980

  5. Bus, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane ATL - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    10h 18m
    $162–340

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Gainesville 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
    23h 21m
    $179–329

Gainesville to Grand Rapids by train (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Trains
Duration37h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$455Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 719.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 26m

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

You can take a train from Gainesville Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Charlottesville and Chicago Union Station in around 37h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Gainesville to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Gainesville, Atlanta Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 23h 21m.

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