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

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There are 10 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Durham 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
    7h 50m
    $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
    22h 25m
    $145–236

  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 Raleigh Union Stationtrain train
    28h 25m

  4. Drive  739 mi

    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Durhamcar car 739 mi
    13h 50m
    $135–195

  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 17m
    $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 40m
    $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 26m
    $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
    8h 54m
    $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 Durham Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 15m
    $183–690

  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 Durham Amtrak Stationtrain train
    10h 21m
    $217–563

Grand Rapids to Durham by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration22h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$145Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 632.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 50m

What companies run services between Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA and Durham, 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 Durham via Detroit Bus Station and Winston Salem(Trans Center) in around 22h 25m.

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