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

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  1. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to San Diego International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane GRR - SAN
    9h 49m
    $136–409

  2. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane GRR - FAT
    10h 52m
    $135–605

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Pere Marquette
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2d
    $1,297–2,049

  4. 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 St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2d 4h

  5. Drive  2,173.6 mi

    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Los Angelescar car 2,173.6 mi
    34h 14m
    $372–537

  6. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Long Beach Airport

    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane GRR - LGB
    10h 7m
    $156–436

  7. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport

    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 San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane ORD - SAN
    11h 12m
    $199–592

  8. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to San Diego 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 San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane MDW - SAN
    11h 10m
    $261–909

  9. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane GRR - SNA
    11h 20m
    $148–658

  10. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    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 Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane ORD - LAX
    11h 30m
    $204–430

  11. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MDW - LAX
    11h 26m
    $246–647

Grand Rapids to California by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration2dAverage Duration
Ticket$1,297Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,869.9 mi
  • Duration: 9h 49m

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

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Los Angeles via Chicago Union Station in around 2d.

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