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How to get fromGrand Rapids to Auburnby plane, taxi, train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Auburn by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Columbus Airport, taxi

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    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Columbus Airport (CSG)plane plane GRR - CSG
    2. Take the taxi from Columbus Airport (CSG) to Auburntaxi taxi
    8h 28m
    $184–614

  2. Drive 821.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Auburncar car 821.5 mi
    14h 48m
    $150–217

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to Groome Transportation Auburnbus bus
    24h 31m
    $198–394

  4. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane GRR - ATL
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to Groome Transportation Auburnbus bus
    7h 28m
    $164–719

  5. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)plane plane GRR - BHM
    2. Drive from Birmingham-Airport-BHM to Auburncar car
    8h 47m
    $174–884

  6. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport, drive

    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 Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)plane plane ORD - BHM
    3. Drive from Birmingham-Airport-BHM to Auburncar car
    10h 23m
    $187–751

Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Columbus Airport (CSG) flights

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration6h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$99Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 768.1 mi
  • Duration: 8h 28m

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

There is no direct connection from Grand Rapids to Auburn. However, you can take the line 6 bus to Kentwood Station - Woodland, take the line 27 bus to Gerald R Ford Airport, walk to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) airport, fly to Columbus Airport (CSG), then take the taxi to Auburn. Alternatively, you can take a train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Groome Transportation Auburn via Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Garnett Station, Airport Station, and Atlanta Airport in around 24h 31m.

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