There are 10 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Brooklyn by plane, subway, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, train, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Laguardia Airport, subway
best- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane GRR - LGA
- Take the subway from Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av to 15 St-Prospect Parksubway
5h 50m$147–807Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane GRR - JFK
7h 35m$101–490Bus via Lansing
- Take the bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Toledobus
- Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to New York Midtownbus
19h 52m$156–256Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Pere Marquette
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited / ...
26h 1m$301–708Drive 726.9 mi
- Drive from Grand Rapids to Brooklyncar 726.9 mi
13h 4m$133–192Line 6 bus to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train, line 2 subway
- Take the bus from Fountain/Division to Kentwood Station - Woodlandbus
- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane GRR - EWR
- Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Take the subway from 34 St-Penn Station to Church Avsubway
6h 3m$108–495Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport, train
- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane GRR - PHL
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
7h 29m$150–1,310Bus, bus to Detroit, fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Take the bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to CATA Intermodal Downtownbus
- Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane DTW - JFK
7h 32m$355–1,032Bus, bus to Detroit, fly to Laguardia Airport
- Take the bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to CATA Intermodal Downtownbus
- Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane DTW - LGA
8h 16m$176–519Bus
- Take the bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to Detroit Bus Stationbus 1483
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0420
23h 11m$134–248
Grand Rapids to Brooklyn by bus, foot, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Grand Rapids to Brooklyn is to drive which costs $130 - $200 and takes 13h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Grand Rapids to Brooklyn is to fly and subway which takes 5h 50m and costs $140 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Grand Rapids to Brooklyn. However, there are services departing from Greyhound Grand Rapids and arriving at New York Midtown via East Lansing Amtrak Station and Toledo Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Grand Rapids station to Brooklyn. However, there are services departing from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station and arriving at Church Av via Chicago Union Station and 34 St-Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 1m.
The distance between Grand Rapids and Brooklyn is 650 miles. The road distance is 731.1 miles.
The best way to get from Grand Rapids to Brooklyn without a car is to bus via Lansing which takes 19h 52m and costs $150 - $260.
It takes approximately 5h 50m to get from Grand Rapids to Brooklyn, including transfers.
Grand Rapids to Brooklyn bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Greyhound Grand Rapids station.
Grand Rapids to Brooklyn train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station.
The best way to get from Grand Rapids to Brooklyn is to bus via Lansing which takes 19h 52m and costs $150 - $260. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $300 - $750 and takes 26h 1m, you could also fly, which costs $100 - $490 and takes 7h 35m.
What companies run services between Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA and Brooklyn, Kings County, NY, USA?
You can take a bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to Church Av via East Lansing Amtrak Station, Toledo Bus Stop, New York Midtown, and 34 St-Penn Station in around 19h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Church Av via Chicago Union Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, and 34 St-Penn Station in around 26h 1m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–800
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Laguardia Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–800
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–460
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–470
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Detroit to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–390
Flights from Detroit to John F. Kennedy International Airport via Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–410
Flights from Detroit to John F. Kennedy International Airport via Pittsburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–400
Flights from Detroit to John F. Kennedy International Airport via Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $70–400
Flights from Detroit to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Detroit to Laguardia Airport via Cleveland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Detroit to Laguardia Airport via Pittsburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–700
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA Homepage
Subway from Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av to 15 St-Prospect Park
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- MTA Schedules
- Website
- MTA Homepage
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3
Subway from 34 St-Penn Station to Church Av
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- MTA Schedules
- Website
- MTA Homepage
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to East Lansing Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–29
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to CATA Intermodal Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–28
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to CATA Intermodal Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–28
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- Indian Trails
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More Questions & Answers
Grand Rapids to Brooklyn bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at East Lansing Amtrak Station.
Grand Rapids to Brooklyn train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Grand Rapids to Brooklyn is 731 miles. It takes approximately 13h 4m to drive from Grand Rapids to Brooklyn.
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