There are 5 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Florence by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Florence Regional Airport
best- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Florence Regional Airport (FLO)plane GRR - FLO
8h 21m$109–507Bus
- Take the bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to Detroit Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Camdenbus
- Take the bus from Camden to Florence Bus Stationbus
25h 45m$149–292Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Raleigh Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Selma Stationtrain
- Take the train from Selma Station to Florence Stationtrain
34h 22m$446–975Drive 816.9 mi
- Drive from Grand Rapids to Florencecar 816.9 mi
15h 33m$150–216Fly to Fayetteville Municipal Airport, train
- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Fayetteville Municipal Airport (FAY)plane GRR - FAY
- Take the train from Fayetteville Amtrak Station to Florence Stationtrain
10h 4m$141–578
Grand Rapids to Florence by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Grand Rapids to Florence is to drive which costs $140 - $220 and takes 15h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Grand Rapids to Florence is to fly which takes 8h 21m and costs $100 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Grand Rapids to Florence station. However, there are services departing from Greyhound Grand Rapids and arriving at Florence Bus Station via Detroit Bus Station, Charlotte Bus Station and Camden. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Grand Rapids station to Florence station. However, there are services departing from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station and arriving at Florence Station via Chicago Union Station, Raleigh Union Station and Selma Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 22m.
The distance between Grand Rapids and Florence is 696 miles. The road distance is 821.7 miles.
The best way to get from Grand Rapids to Florence without a car is to bus which takes 25h 45m and costs $140 - $300.
It takes approximately 8h 21m to get from Grand Rapids to Florence, including transfers.
Grand Rapids to Florence bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Greyhound Grand Rapids station.
Grand Rapids to Florence train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station.
The best way to get from Grand Rapids to Florence is to fly which takes 8h 21m and costs $100 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $300 and takes 25h 45m, you could also train, which costs $440 - $1,000 and takes 34h 22m.
What companies run services between Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA and Florence, SC, USA?
American Airlines flies from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Florence Regional Airport (FLO) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to Florence Bus Station via Detroit Bus Station, Charlotte Bus Station, and Camden in around 25h 45m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Florence Regional Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–490
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Florence Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare, Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Fayetteville Municipal Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–500
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Fayetteville Municipal Airport via Chicago O'Hare, Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Fayetteville Municipal Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Raleigh Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $340–750
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Raleigh Union Station to Selma Station
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–19
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Selma Station to Florence Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Fayetteville Amtrak Station to Florence Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–200
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Camden
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–23
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Camden to Florence Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Grand Rapids to Florence bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Detroit Bus Station.
Grand Rapids to Florence train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Grand Rapids to Florence is 822 miles. It takes approximately 15h 33m to drive from Grand Rapids to Florence.
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