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How to get fromGrand Rapids to Bradentonby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, taxi, or car

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

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  1. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport

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    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane plane GRR - SRQ
    6h 30m
    $176–806

  2. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Orlando Sanford, drive

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    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Orlando Sanford (SFB)plane plane GRR - SFB
    2. Drive from Orlando-Sanford-Airport-SFB to Bradentoncar car
    7h 44m
    $149–644

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Chicagobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Tallahasseebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Tallahassee to Bradentonbus bus
    32h 38m

  4. Train, taxi

    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 Tampatrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Tampa to Bradentontaxi taxi
    46h 47m
    $718–1,456

  5. Drive 1,215.6 mi

    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Bradentoncar car 1,215.6 mi
    22h 20m
    $222–321

  6. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport

    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 Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane plane MDW - SRQ
    9h 50m
    $235–926

Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) flights

Calendar36Weekly Planes
Duration4h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$177Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,108.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 30m

What companies run services between Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA and Bradenton, FL, USA?

Allegiant Air, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Rapids to Bradenton via Chicago, Atlanta Bus Station, C.K. Steele Plaza Gate 16, N Monroe Street and John Knox Road, and Tallahassee in around 32h 38m.

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