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

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

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbusbus bus
    3. Take the bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to Athensbus bus
    11h 55m
    $59–129

  2. Drive 369.4 mi

    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Athenscar car 369.4 mi
    7h 19m
    $68–98

  3. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane GRR - CMH
    2. Take the bus from John Glenn Columbus Intnl Airport (CMH) to Athens, Ohio OU Baker Centerbus bus
    8h 23m
    $114–644

  4. Bus via Columbus

    1. Take the bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Detroit, MI to Columbus - Mound Stbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Columbus - Mound St to Athens - Ohio Universitybus bus
    12h 25m
    $68–160

  5. Bus via Lansing

    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 bus from Toledo Bus Stop to N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbusbus bus
    4. Take the bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to Athensbus bus
    12h 30m
    $90–172

  6. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly, bus

    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 John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane MDW - CMH
    3. Take the bus from John Glenn Columbus Intnl Airport (CMH) to Athens, Ohio OU Baker Centerbus bus
    9h 55m
    $171–714

  7. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly, bus

    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 John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane ORD - CMH
    3. Take the bus from John Glenn Columbus Intnl Airport (CMH) to Athens, Ohio OU Baker Centerbus bus
    10h 24m
    $633–1,061

  8. Bus, bus to Detroit, fly

    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 John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane DTW - CMH
    4. Take the bus from John Glenn Columbus Intnl Airport (CMH) to Athens, Ohio OU Baker Centerbus bus
    9h 10m
    $848–1,106

Grand Rapids to Athens by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration11h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$59Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 450.5 mi
  • Duration: 11h 55m

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

You can take a bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to Athens via Detroit Bus Station and N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus in around 11h 55m.

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