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

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There are 8 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Alliance by bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Toledobus bus
    3. Take the train from Toledo to Alliance Stationtrain train
    10h 16m
    $118–218

  2. Drive 321.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Alliancecar car 321.2 mi
    6h 15m
    $59–85

  3. 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 Alliance Stationtrain train Floridian
    12h 33m
    $174–375

  4. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane plane GRR - CLE
    2. Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Alliance Stationtrain train
    8h 50m
    $99–597

  5. Bus via Toledo

    1. Take the bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akronbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron to Cornerstone Transit Centerbus bus 081
    13h 28m
    $62–172

  6. 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 Brook Park to Cantonbus bus
    14h 10m
    $68–118

  7. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Akron

    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Akron (CAK)plane plane GRR - CAK
    10h 8m
    $61–356

  8. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Akron

    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 Akron (CAK)plane plane ORD - CAK
    11h 2m
    $93–352

Grand Rapids to Alliance by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$118Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 397.8 mi
  • Duration: 10h 16m

What companies run services between Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA and Alliance, OH, USA?

You can take a train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Alliance Station via Chicago Union Station in around 12h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to W Main At Union via Detroit Bus Station, Toledo Bus Stop, Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron, and Cornerstone Transit Center in around 13h 28m.

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