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How to get fromGrand Rapids to Bellinghamby plane, shuttle, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), car, bus, train, or taxi

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There are 11 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Bellingham by plane, shuttle, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), car, bus, train, or taxi

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  1. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, shuttle

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    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane GRR - SEA
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Bellingham, WA-4 points by Sheratonshuttle bus
    13h 2m
    $154–619

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Everett Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Everett Amtrak Station to Bellingham Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2d 4h
    $1,227–2,104

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Seattle Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Bellingham Bus Stopbus bus
    2d 10h

  4. Drive  2,247.9 mi

    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Bellinghamcar car 2,247.9 mi
    37h 26m
    $385–555

  5. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Vancouver International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)plane plane GRR - YVR
    2. Take the bus from River Rock Casino Resort, Richmond to Bellingham Airportbus bus
    14h 32m
    $155–588

  6. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, shuttle

    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 Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane ORD - SEA
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Bellingham, WA-4 points by Sheratonshuttle bus
    14h 17m
    $262–482

  7. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, shuttle

    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 Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane MDW - SEA
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Bellingham, WA-4 points by Sheratonshuttle bus
    14h 28m
    $289–969

  8. Taxi to Muskegon, fly to Vancouver International Airport, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Grand Rapids to Muskegon (MKG)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Muskegon (MKG) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)plane plane MKG - YVR
    3. Take the bus from River Rock Casino Resort, Richmond to Bellingham Airportbus bus
    12h 10m
    $233–681

  9. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Vancouver International Airport, bus

    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 Vancouver International Airport (YVR)plane plane ORD - YVR
    3. Take the bus from River Rock Casino Resort, Richmond to Bellingham Airportbus bus
    15h 44m
    $373–941

  10. Train, train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    3. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane MKE - SEA
    4. Take a shuttle bus from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Bellingham, WA-4 points by Sheratonshuttle bus
    16h 17m
    $334–1,053

  11. Bus, bus to Detroit, fly to Vancouver International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to East Lansingbus bus
    2. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)plane plane DTW - YVR
    4. Take the bus from River Rock Casino Resort, Richmond to Bellingham Airportbus bus
    15h 44m
    $235–951

Grand Rapids to Bellingham by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration2d 4hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,227Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,918.7 mi
  • Duration: 13h 2m

What companies run services between Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA and Bellingham, WA, USA?

You can take a train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Bellingham Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station and Everett Amtrak Station in around 2d 4h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Bellingham Bus Stop via Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, Denver Union Station, and Seattle Bus Station in around 2d 10h.

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