What is the cheapest way to get from Grand Rapids to Boston?

The cheapest way to get from Grand Rapids to Boston is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 5h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Grand Rapids to Boston?

The fastest way to get from Grand Rapids to Boston is to drive which takes 5h 26m and costs $45 - $70.

Is there a direct bus between Grand Rapids and Boston?

No, there is no direct bus from Grand Rapids to Boston. However, there are services departing from Greyhound Grand Rapids and arriving at Richmond, IN via Benton Harbor Bus Stop and Gary, IN. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Grand Rapids and Boston?

No, there is no direct train from Grand Rapids station to Boston station. However, there are services departing from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station and arriving at Connersville Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 17m.

How far is it from Grand Rapids to Boston?

The distance between Grand Rapids and Boston is 394 miles. The road distance is 249.3 miles.

How do I travel from Grand Rapids to Boston without a car?

The best way to get from Grand Rapids to Boston without a car is to bus via Benton Harbor which takes 10h 49m and costs $55 - $130.

How long does it take to get from Grand Rapids to Boston?

It takes approximately 10h 49m to get from Grand Rapids to Boston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Grand Rapids to Boston bus from?

Grand Rapids to Boston bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Greyhound Grand Rapids station.

Where do I catch the Grand Rapids to Boston train from?

Grand Rapids to Boston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station.

Train or bus from Grand Rapids to Boston?

The best way to get from Grand Rapids to Boston is to bus via Benton Harbor which takes 10h 49m and costs $55 - $130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $140 - $300 and takes 12h 17m.

Where does the Grand Rapids to Boston bus arrive?

Grand Rapids to Boston bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Greyhound Benton Harbor station.

Where does the Grand Rapids to Boston train arrive?

Grand Rapids to Boston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Grand Rapids to Boston?

Yes, the driving distance between Grand Rapids to Boston is 249 miles. It takes approximately 5h 26m to drive from Grand Rapids to Boston.

Where can I stay near Boston?

There are 26+ hotels available in Boston.

Grand Rapids to Boston - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Boston by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, taxi, bus (Amtrak), or train

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Bus via Benton Harbor
best
1. Take the bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to Greyhound Benton Harborbus
2. Take the bus from Benton Harbor Bus Stop to Gary Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Gary, IN to Richmond, INbus
10h 49m
$55–127
Drive 247.9 mi
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1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Bostoncar 247.9 mi
5h 26m
$46–66
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Pere Marquette
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Connersville Stationtrain Cardinal
12h 17m
$145–297
Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Dayton (DAY)plane GRR - DAY
2. Take the taxi from Dayton-Airport-DAY to Bostontaxi
7h 15m
$169–544
Bus
1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Chicago to Richmond, INbus Chicago
11h 56m
$97–172
Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly, taxi
1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Dayton (DAY)plane ORD - DAY
3. Take the taxi from Dayton-Airport-DAY to Bostontaxi
8h 30m
$199–541

Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Dayton (DAY) flights

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Distance: 391.6 mi
Duration: 10h 49m

What companies run services between Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA and Boston, IN, USA?

You can take a bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to Boston via Benton Harbor Bus Stop, Gary Bus Station, Gary, IN, and Richmond, IN in around 10h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Boston via Chicago Union Station and Connersville Station in around 12h 17m.

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