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How to get fromGrand Rapids to Austinby plane, bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, train, or taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Austin by plane, bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, train, or taxi

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  1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport

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    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane plane GRR - AUS
    6h 27m
    $125–606

  2. 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 to Tornado Bus Co - Austinbus bus Chicago
    28h 10m
    $297–328

  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 Austintrain train Texas Eagle
    34h 5m
    $344–853

  4. Drive  1,266.7 mi

    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Austincar car 1,266.7 mi
    20h 53m
    $232–334

  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 Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane plane MDW - AUS
    9h 43m
    $177–810

  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 Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane plane ORD - AUS
    9h 52m
    $160–493

  7. Taxi to Muskegon, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Grand Rapids to Muskegon (MKG)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Muskegon (MKG) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane plane MKG - AUS
    7h 50m
    $203–699

Grand Rapids to Austin by bus and foot

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration28h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$297Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,123.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 27m

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

Allegiant Air, American Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Republic Square Station via Chicago Union Station, Clark & Van Buren, Wentworth & 35th Street, Sox-35th Red Line Station, California & 35th Street, Chicago, Tornado Bus Co - Austin, 700 Ben White, South Congress Bay B, and South Congress Station Bay J in around 28h 10m.

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