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How to get fromGrand Rapids to Albany–Rensselaer Amtrak Stationby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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There are 10 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Albany–Rensselaer Amtrak Station by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Albany County Airport

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    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane GRR - ALB
    8h 6m
    $138–758

  2. Drive 661.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Albany–Rensselaer Amtrak Stationcar car 661.4 mi
    11h 41m
    $121–175

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus bus
    20h 9m
    $129–250

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Pere Marquette
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    21h 31m
    $316–666

  5. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Albany County Airport

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane MDW - ALB
    9h 24m
    $205–878

  6. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Albany County Airport

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane ORD - ALB
    9h 50m
    $172–725

  7. Bus, bus to Detroit, fly to Albany County Airport

    1. Take the bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to CATA Intermodal Downtownbus bus
    2. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane DTW - ALB
    8h 29m
    $137–720

  8. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Laguardia Airport, train

    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane GRR - LGA
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 55m
    $172–755

  9. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane GRR - EWR
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 48m
    $139–517

  10. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Torontobus bus
    3. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Albanytrain train
    22h 32m
    $181–405

Grand Rapids to Albany–Rensselaer Amtrak Station by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration21h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$316Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 619.1 mi
  • Duration: 8h 6m

What companies run services between Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA and Albany–Rensselaer Amtrak Station, NY, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Albany County Airport (ALB) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to Albany–Rensselaer Amtrak Station via Detroit Bus Station, Cleveland Bus Station, and Albany Bus Terminal, NY in around 20h 9m.

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