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

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

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  1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane GRR - ATL
    4h 54m
    $127–707

  2. Bus via Benton Harbor

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to Greyhound Benton Harborbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Benton Harbor Bus Stop to Gary Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    19h 30m
    $119–240

  3. Train (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 Charlottesvilletrain train
    3. Take the train from Charlottesville to Peachtree Stationtrain train
    38h 39m
    $397–894

  4. Drive  723.4 mi

    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Atlantacar car 723.4 mi
    14h 17m
    $132–191

  5. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    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 Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane MDW - ATL
    8h 4m
    $135–295

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

    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 Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane ORD - ATL
    8h 29m
    $172–662

  7. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Pere Marquette
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100
    21h 22m
    $147–304

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100
    21h 22m
    $158–281

Grand Rapids to Atlanta by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration19h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$119Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 663 mi
  • Duration: 4h 54m

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

Delta, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to Atlanta Bus Station via Benton Harbor Bus Stop and Gary Bus Station in around 19h 30m.

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