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

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There are 9 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Charlotte by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, bus, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport

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    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane GRR - CLT
    5h 16m
    $127–707

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2552
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0140
    20h 40m
    $149–278

  3. 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 Raleigh Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    33h 19m
    $452–935

  4. Drive 715.1 mi

    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Charlottecar car 715.1 mi
    13h 13m
    $131–189

  5. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    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 Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane ORD - CLT
    8h 56m
    $192–533

  6. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    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 Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane MDW - CLT
    8h 39m
    $185–826

  7. Bus, bus to Detroit, fly

    1. Take the bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to CATA Intermodal Downtownbus bus
    2. Take the bus from East Lansing Marriott to DTW McNamara Terminalbus bus
    3. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane DTW - CLT
    7h 57m
    $136–717

  8. Bus via Columbus

    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 bus from Toledo Bus Stop to N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbusbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Columbus to Charlottebus bus
    20h 55m
    $204–337

  9. Bus via Grand Rapids

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Detroitbus bus It 22
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0140
    21h
    $150–279

Grand Rapids to Charlotte by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration20h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$149Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 604 mi
  • Duration: 5h 16m

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

American Airlines, Delta, and Southwest Airlines fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Rapids to Charlotte Bus Station via Detroit Bus Station in around 20h 40m.

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