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How to get fromGrand Rapids to Carmelby plane, train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, shuttle, or subway

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

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  1. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane GRR - MRY
    11h 45m
    $179–760

  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 Emeryvilletrain train
    3. Take the train from Emeryville to Salinastrain train
    2d 15h
    $910–1,875

  3. Bus, train

    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 Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    4. Take the train from Salt Lake City to Emeryvilletrain train
    5. Take the bus from Emeryville to Salinasbus bus
    6. Take the bus from Salinas to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    2d 15h
    $588–1,163

  4. Drive 2,389.4 mi

    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Carmelcar car 2,389.4 mi
    37h 17m
    $437–630

  5. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane GRR - SJC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    12h 26m
    $261–967

  6. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane GRR - SFO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    13h 46m
    $211–517

  7. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José 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 Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane MDW - SJC
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    13h 40m
    $287–986

  8. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Oakland International Airport, BART, shuttle

    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane GRR - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Milpitassubway subway
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    13h 56m
    $282–1,031

  9. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José 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 Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane ORD - SJC
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    14h 11m
    $254–633

  10. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to San Francisco 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 San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane ORD - SFO
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    15h 6m
    $234–473

  11. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport, BART, 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 Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane MDW - OAK
    3. Take the subway from Coliseum to Milpitassubway subway
    4. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    15h 20m
    $298–1,000

Grand Rapids to Carmel by bus, foot, and train

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Duration2d 15hAverage Duration
Ticket$588Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,984.6 mi
  • Duration: 11h 45m

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

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Carmel via Chicago Union Station, Emeryville, and Salinas in around 2d 15h.

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