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How to get fromGrand Rapids to Sault Ste. Marieby bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Sault Ste. Marie by bus, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    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 Sault Ste. Marie, MIbus bus
    14h 27m
    $162–285

  2. Drive to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)car car
    2. Fly from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane plane BRD - CIU
    5h 47m
    $112–540

  3. Drive 796.3 km

    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Sault Ste. Mariecar car 796.3 km
    9h 54m
    $157–227

  4. Drive to Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport (BJI)car car
    2. Fly from Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport (BJI) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane plane BJI - CIU
    9h 29m
    $121–588

  5. Bus to Duluth International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Duluthbus bus
    2. Fly from Duluth International Airport (DLH) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane plane DLH - CIU
    11h 11m
    $158–651

  6. Bus to Range Regional Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Hibbingbus bus
    2. Fly from Range Regional Airport (HIB) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane plane HIB - CIU
    9h 54m
    $189–743

Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport (BJI) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration10h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$96Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 951.8 km
  • Duration: 14h 27m

What companies run services between Grand Rapids, MN, USA and Sault Ste. Marie, ON, Canada?

You can take a vehicle from Grand Rapids to Sault Ste. Marie via Grand Rapids, Duluth Transportation Center East, Ironwood, and Sault Ste. Marie, MI in around 14h 27m.

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