There are 7 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Baltimore by car, plane, train, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Drive to Capital Region International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, train
best- Drive from Grand Rapids to Lansing-Airport-LANcar
- Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane LAN - DCA
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Baltimore Penn Stationtrain
4h 21m$107–1,173Line 6 bus to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
cheapest- Take the bus from Fountain/Division to Kentwood Station - Woodlandbus
- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane GRR - BWI
4h 55m$71–416Bus
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to East Lansingbus
- Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Toledobus
- Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus
19h 15m$128–218Train via Washington
- Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rockville Amtraktrain
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Baltimore Penn Stationtrain
23h 37m$228–1,146Drive 625 mi
- Drive from Grand Rapids to Baltimorecar 625 mi
11h 33m$115–165Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, train
- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane GRR - DCA
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Baltimore Penn Stationtrain
6h 4m$100–1,161Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Pere Marquette
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Baltimore Penn Stationtrain Cardinal
29h 54m$274–703
Grand Rapids to Baltimore by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Grand Rapids to Baltimore is to drive which costs $110 - $170 and takes 11h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Grand Rapids to Baltimore is to drive and fly and train which takes 4h 21m and costs $100 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Grand Rapids to Baltimore station. However, there are services departing from Grand Rapids and arriving at Baltimore Downtown Bus Station via East Lansing Amtrak Station and Toledo Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Grand Rapids station to Baltimore station. However, there are services departing from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station and arriving at Baltimore Penn Station via Chicago Union Station, Rockville, Red Line Center Platform and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 37m.
The distance between Grand Rapids and Baltimore is 589 miles. The road distance is 628.7 miles.
The best way to get from Grand Rapids to Baltimore without a car is to bus which takes 19h 15m and costs $120 - $220.
It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Grand Rapids to Baltimore, including transfers.
Grand Rapids to Baltimore bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Grand Rapids station.
Grand Rapids to Baltimore train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station.
The best way to get from Grand Rapids to Baltimore is to bus which takes 19h 15m and costs $120 - $220. Alternatively, you can train via Washington, which costs $220 - $1,200 and takes 23h 37m.
What companies run services between Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA and Baltimore, MD, USA?
You can take a bus from Grand Rapids to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station via East Lansing, East Lansing Amtrak Station, and Toledo Bus Stop in around 19h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Baltimore Penn Station via Chicago Union Station, Rockville Amtrak, Rockville, Red Line Center Platform, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, and Washington Union Station in around 23h 37m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–410
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $80–450
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Baltimore Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–24
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Rockville Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $180–440
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Baltimore Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–24
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Baltimore Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–24
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Baltimore Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 46m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $230–600
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Grand Rapids to East Lansing
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–29
- Website
- Indian Trails
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Booking & Getting There
Grand Rapids to Baltimore bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at East Lansing station.
Grand Rapids to Baltimore train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Grand Rapids to Baltimore is 629 miles. It takes approximately 11h 33m to drive from Grand Rapids to Baltimore.
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