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How to get fromGrand Rapids to Beaver Islandby bus, car ferry, or car

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There are 2 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Beaver Island by bus, car ferry, or car

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  1. Bus, car ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Charlevoix, MIbus bus 1484
    2. Take the car ferry from Charlevoix to Beaver Islandcarferry car ferry
    8h 20m
    $67–93

  2. Drive, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Charlevoixcar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Charlevoix to Beaver Islandcarferry car ferry
    5h 12m
    $66–81

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  • Distance: 230.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 20m

What companies run services between Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA and Beaver Island, Charlevoix County, MI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Grand Rapids to Beaver Island. However, you can take the bus to Charlevoix, MI, walk to Charlevoix, then take the car ferry to Beaver Island. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Grand Rapids to Beaver Island via Charlevoix in around 5h 12m.

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