There are 11 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Alabama by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport
best- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)plane GRR - BHM
6h 45m$169–823Drive 632.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Grand Rapids to Huntsvillecar 632.1 mi
11h 37m$116–167Bus via Toledo
- Take the bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to Detroit Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to New York Midtownbus
- Take the bus from New York to Huntsvillebus Nyc
36h 18m$257–438Train, bus
- Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
- Take the bus from New York to Huntsvillebus Nyc
42h 5m$489–939Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field
- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field (HSV)plane GRR - HSV
6h 45m$129–622Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field
- Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field (HSV)plane ORD - HSV
8h 10m$145–549Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport
- Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)plane ORD - BHM
8h 21m$175–740Bus, bus to Detroit, fly to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field
- Take the bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to CATA Intermodal Downtownbus
- Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field (HSV)plane DTW - HSV
7h 19m$128–584Bus, bus to Detroit, fly to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport
- Take the bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to CATA Intermodal Downtownbus
- Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)plane DTW - BHM
7h 22m$168–835Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, bus
- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane GRR - ATL
- Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to The Village at AUbus
7h 43m$154–719Bus
- Take the bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to Detroit Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from New York to Huntsvillebus Nyc
39h 24m$262–448
Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Grand Rapids to Alabama is to drive which costs $110 - $170 and takes 11h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Grand Rapids to Alabama is to fly which takes 6h 45m and costs $160 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Grand Rapids to Alabama. However, there are services departing from Greyhound Grand Rapids and arriving at Huntsville via Detroit Bus Station, Toledo Bus Stop and New York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 18m.
The distance between Grand Rapids and Alabama is 669 miles. The road distance is 635.8 miles.
The best way to get from Grand Rapids to Alabama without a car is to bus via Toledo which takes 36h 18m and costs $250 - $440.
It takes approximately 6h 45m to get from Grand Rapids to Alabama, including transfers.
Grand Rapids to Alabama bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Greyhound Grand Rapids station.
The best way to get from Grand Rapids to Alabama is to fly which takes 6h 45m and costs $160 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus via Toledo, which costs $250 - $440 and takes 36h 18m.
Grand Rapids to Alabama bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Detroit Bus Station.
Alabama is 1h behind Grand Rapids. It is currently 12:15 AM in Grand Rapids and 11:15 PM in Alabama.
What companies run services between Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA and Alabama, USA?
Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to Huntsville via Detroit Bus Station, Toledo Bus Stop, New York Midtown, 23 St, East Broadway, New York, and Huntsville in around 36h 18m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–850
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field via Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field via Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–470
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Detroit to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–500
Flights from Detroit to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field via Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Detroit to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–750
Flights from Detroit to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–800
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–950
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–850
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–410
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Detroit to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Detroit to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–850
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–850
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 16m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–410
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Detroit to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- When
- Monday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Detroit to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Detroit to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $160–850
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–800
Flights from Detroit to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Saturday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–750
Flights from Detroit to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $150–800
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $310–650
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to CATA Intermodal Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–28
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to CATA Intermodal Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–28
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–17
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–220
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5–40
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Toledo Bus Stop to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 5m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $100–170
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 646-630-7186
- [email protected]
- Website
- wandacoach.com
Bus from New York to Huntsville
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–160
- Website
- https://www.wandacoach.com
- Book at
- https://www.gotobus.com/wanda-travel/
- Adult One Way
- $110–160
Bus from New York to Huntsville
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–160
- Website
- https://www.wandacoach.com
- Book at
- https://www.gotobus.com/wanda-travel/
- Adult One Way
- $110–160
Bus from New York to Huntsville
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–160
- Website
- https://www.wandacoach.com
- Book at
- https://www.gotobus.com/wanda-travel/
- Adult One Way
- $110–160
- Phone
- +1 517-333-0400
- [email protected]
- Website
- michiganflyer.com
Bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–35
- Website
- https://www.michiganflyer.com/
- Child 2-16
- $9–11
- Adult
- $22–35
Bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–35
- Website
- https://www.michiganflyer.com/
- Child 2-16
- $9–11
- Adult
- $22–35
- Phone
- +1 (334) 821-3399
- [email protected]
- Website
- groometransportation.com
Bus from Atlanta Airport to The Village at AU
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- https://groometransportation.com
- Schedules at
- https://groometransportation.com/auburn
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