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How to get fromGrand Rapids to Albuquerqueby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound), car, shuttle, train, bus, or taxi

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There are 10 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Albuquerque by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound), car, shuttle, train, bus, or taxi

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  1. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Albuquerque International Airport

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    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane plane GRR - ABQ
    8h 57m
    $134–655

  2. 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 Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Centertrain train Southwest Chief
    30h 37m
    $798–1,350

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus bus
    33h 7m

  4. Drive  1,434 mi

    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Albuquerquecar car 1,434 mi
    25h 15m
    $262–378

  5. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Santa Fe Municipal Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF)plane plane GRR - SAF
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airport to Albuquerque International Sunportshuttle bus
    9h 48m
    $179–579

  6. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Albuquerque International 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 Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane plane ORD - ABQ
    10h 28m
    $203–709

  7. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Albuquerque International 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 Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane plane MDW - ABQ
    10h 23m
    $250–906

  8. Bus to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport, fly to Albuquerque International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Kalamazoobus bus
    2. Fly from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane plane AZO - ABQ
    11h 23m
    $142–677

  9. Taxi to Muskegon, fly to Albuquerque International Airport

    1. Take the taxi from Grand Rapids to Muskegon (MKG)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Muskegon (MKG) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane plane MKG - ABQ
    7h 17m
    $212–748

  10. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Santa Fe Municipal Airport, shuttle

    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 Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF)plane plane ORD - SAF
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airport to Albuquerque International Sunportshuttle bus
    11h 6m
    $258–633

Grand Rapids to Albuquerque by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration30h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$798Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,269.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h 57m

What companies run services between Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA and Albuquerque, NM, USA?

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center via Chicago Union Station in around 30h 37m.

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