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

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There are 7 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Alexandria by plane, bus, train, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), car, taxi, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane GRR - MSP
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Alexandriabus bus
    8h 13m
    $138–626

  2. Drive 713.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Alexandriacar car 713.8 mi
    11h 50m
    $131–189

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Alexandriabus bus
    16h 44m
    $235–459

  4. 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 Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Alexandriabus bus
    16h 58m
    $176–289

  5. Fly to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)plane plane GRR - BRD
    2. Take the bus from Arrowwood Lodge at Brainerd Lakes - Baxter to Groome Office Park & Go - St. Cloudbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Groome Office Park & Go - St. Cloud to Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Alexandriabus bus
    11h 54m
    $248–629

  6. Train, taxi (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Staples Stationtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Staples Station to Alexandriataxi taxi
    17h 37m
    $356–636

  7. Bus via Madison

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomingtonbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Alexandriabus bus
    19h 14m
    $223–301

Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) flights

Calendar45Weekly Planes
Duration2h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$87Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 562.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h 13m

What companies run services between Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA and Alexandria, MN, USA?

You can take a bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Alexandria via Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, Minneapolis, and Alexandria in around 16h 58m.

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