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

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There are 7 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Charlotte by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, 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 13m
    $102–557

  2. Bus

    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 10m
    $141–235

  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
    $384–993

  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 51m
    $177–524

  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 37m
    $164–831

  7. 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 to Columbusbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Columbus to Charlottebus bus
    21h 25m
    $112–243

Grand Rapids to Charlotte by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration21h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$141Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 604 mi
  • Duration: 5h 13m

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

American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and two other 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 21h 10m.

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