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

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

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  1. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Phoenix

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    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane GRR - PHX
    7h 32m
    $136–416

  2. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport

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    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)plane plane GRR - AZA
    8h 10m
    $128–608

  3. Train, bus via Flagstaff

    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 Flagstafftrain train
    3. Take the bus from Flagstaff Train Station to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Stationbus bus
    40h 39m
    $1,022–1,687

  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 St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Stationbus bus
    42h 43m

  5. Drive  1,847.5 mi

    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Phoenixcar car 1,847.5 mi
    32h 19m
    $338–487

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

    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 Phoenix (PHX)plane plane ORD - PHX
    10h 25m
    $295–530

  7. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Phoenix

    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 Phoenix (PHX)plane plane MDW - PHX
    10h 23m
    $222–387

  8. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Tucson

    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 Tucson (TUS)plane plane MDW - TUS
    11h 17m
    $290–1,055

  9. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Tucson

    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 Tucson (TUS)plane plane ORD - TUS
    11h 33m
    $233–808

  10. Train, bus (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 Maricopa Amtraktrain train
    3. Take the bus from Maricopa Amtrak to North Phoenix Metro Center Transit Stationbus bus
    2d 17h

Grand Rapids to Arizona by train, bus, and tram

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration40h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,022Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,590.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 32m

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

American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Phoenix (PHX) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Buckeye Rd & Central Av via Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, Phoenix, Bus Station (E Buckeye Rd), and 24th St PHX Sky Train Station in around 42h 43m.

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