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

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There are 7 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Erie by bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Greyhound), or taxi

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    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 Erie Stationtrain train
    10h 42m

  2. Drive  375.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Eriecar car 375.6 mi
    7h 14m
    $62–90

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Pere Marquette
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Erie Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    13h 56m
    $327–519

  4. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Erie International Airport (ERI)plane plane GRR - ERI
    8h 30m
    $66–376

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Detroitbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Eriebus bus
    11h 25m
    $79–130

  6. Taxi to Muskegon, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Grand Rapids to Muskegon (MKG)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Muskegon (MKG) to Erie International Airport (ERI)plane plane MKG - ERI
    10h 27m
    $144–459

  7. 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 Erie International Airport (ERI)plane plane ORD - ERI
    8h 54m
    $149–439

Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Erie International Airport (ERI) flights

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration6h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$63Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 437.2 mi
  • Duration: 10h 42m

What companies run services between Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA and Erie, PA, USA?

You can take a train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Erie Station via Chicago Union Station in around 13h 56m. Alternatively, American Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Erie International Airport (ERI) 4 times a day.

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