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How to get fromGrand Rapids to Caryby plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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There are 10 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Cary by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport

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    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane GRR - RDU
    8h 2m
    $100–510

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Detroitbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Winston Salem(Trans Center)bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Durhambus bus
    24h 14m
    $149–242

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to East Lansingbus bus
    2. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Toledobus bus
    3. Take the train from Toledo to Carytrain train
    27h 12m

  4. Drive  755.6 mi

    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Carycar car 755.6 mi
    14h 10m
    $138–200

  5. Bus to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Kalamazoobus bus
    2. Fly from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane AZO - RDU
    9h 29m
    $108–532

  6. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham 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 Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane ORD - RDU
    9h 52m
    $184–594

  7. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham 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 Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane MDW - RDU
    9h 38m
    $256–371

  8. Bus, bus to Detroit, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to East Lansingbus bus
    2. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane DTW - RDU
    9h 5m
    $140–773

  9. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane GRR - CLT
    2. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Carytrain train
    9h 41m
    $193–700

  10. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Piedmont Triad International Airport, train

    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 Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane plane ORD - GSO
    3. Take the train from Greensboro to Carytrain train
    10h 47m
    $227–578

Grand Rapids to Cary by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration24h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$149Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 629.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h 2m

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

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Rapids to Cary Depot via Detroit Bus Station, Winston Salem(Trans Center), Durham, Durham Station, and Regional Transit Center in around 24h 14m.

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