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How to get fromGrand Rapids to Ludingtonby bus, plane, car, train, car ferry, or taxi

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There are 8 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Ludington by bus, plane, car, train, car ferry, or taxi

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  1. Bus, fly to Traverse City, drive

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    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Hibbingbus bus
    2. Fly from Range Regional Airport (HIB) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane HIB - TVC
    3. Drive from Traverse-City-Airport-TVC to Ludingtoncar car
    9h 50m
    $121–443

  2. Bus, train, car ferry, drive

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Duluthbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Duluth to St. Paulbus bus
    3. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Milwaukeetrain train
    4. Take the carferry from Milwaukee to Muskegoncarferry car ferry
    5. Drive from Muskegon to Ludingtoncar car
    17h 25m
    $310–491

  3. Bus, car ferry via Minneapolis

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Duluthbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Duluth to Minneapolisbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Manitowocbus bus
    4. Take the carferry from Manitowoc to Ludingtoncarferry car ferry
    20h 18m
    $227–445

  4. Drive 681.6 mi

    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Ludingtoncar car 681.6 mi
    14h 5m
    $125–180

  5. Bus, fly to Green Bay, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Hibbingbus bus
    2. Fly from Range Regional Airport (HIB) to Green Bay (GRB)plane plane HIB - GRB
    3. Take the bus from Green Bay Transit Center to Manitowocbus bus
    4. Take the carferry from Manitowoc to Ludingtoncarferry car ferry
    14h 27m
    $237–687

  6. Bus, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Hibbingbus bus
    2. Fly from Range Regional Airport (HIB) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane HIB - GRR
    3. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Big Rapids, MIbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Big Rapids, MI to Ludingtontaxi taxi
    13h 27m
    $299–899

  7. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Duluthbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Duluth Transportation Center East to Ironwoodbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Ironwood to Escanaba, MIbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Escanaba to Manitowoc, WIbus bus
    5. Take the carferry from Manitowoc to Ludingtoncarferry car ferry
    21h 23m
    $212–430

  8. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Duluthbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Duluth Transportation Center East to Ironwoodbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Ironwood to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    4. Take the bus from St. Ignace to Reed City, MIbus bus
    5. Take the taxi from Reed City, MI to Ludingtontaxi taxi
    22h 40m
    $252–394

Range Regional Airport (HIB) to Traverse City (TVC) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration9h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$64Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 525.4 mi
  • Duration: 9h 50m

What companies run services between Grand Rapids, MN, USA and Ludington, MI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Grand Rapids to Ludington. However, you can take the taxi to Grand Rapids, take the bus to Hibbing, take the taxi to Range Regional Airport (HIB) airport, fly to Traverse City (TVC), then drive to Ludington. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Grand Rapids to Ludington via Grand Rapids, Duluth, St. Paul, St. Paul-Minneapolis, Milwaukee, Milwaukee, and Muskegon in around 17h 25m.

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