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How to get fromGrand Rapids to Bear Lakeby bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Bear Lake by bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Kingsleybus bus 1484
    2. Take the taxi from Kingsley to Bear Laketaxi taxi
    4h 28m
    $153–203

  2. Drive 124.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Bear Lakecar car 124.7 mi
    2h 38m
    $23–33

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Big Rapids, MIbus bus 1484
    2. Drive from Big Rapids, MI to Bear Lakecar car
    2h 58m
    $26–48

  4. Bus, taxi via Traverse City

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse City, MIbus bus 1484
    2. Take the taxi from Interlochen Center for the Arts to Bear Laketaxi taxi
    6h 42m
    $126–170

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 171.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 28m

What companies run services between Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA and Bear Lake, MI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Grand Rapids to Bear Lake. However, you can take the bus to Kingsley then take the taxi to Bear Lake. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Rapids to Bear Lake via Big Rapids, MI in around 2h 58m.

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