There are 10 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Florida by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, taxi, or train
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Line 6 bus to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, fly to Jacksonville
best- Take the bus from Fountain/Division to Kentwood Station - Woodlandbus
- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Jacksonville (JAX)plane GRR - JAX
6h 33m$100–487Bus
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Benton Harborbus
- Take the bus from Benton Harbor Bus Stop to Gary Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Jacksonvillebus
27h 25m$191–396Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Pere Marquette
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Jacksonvilletrain Floridian
40h 48m$458–1,057Drive 1,030.7 mi
- Drive from Grand Rapids to Jacksonvillecar 1,030.7 mi
20h 21m$189–272Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Orlando
- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Orlando (MCO)plane GRR - MCO
6h 45m$138–439Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Orlando Sanford
- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Orlando Sanford (SFB)plane GRR - SFB
5h 43m$159–539Line 6 bus to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, fly to Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport, line 11 bus
- Take the bus from Fountain/Division to Kentwood Station - Woodlandbus
- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport (PIE)plane GRR - PIE
- Take the bus from Psta 34Th St Layby - Platform - B to Grand Central Station - Abus
7h 9m$105–480Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Punta Gorda Airport, taxi
- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Punta Gorda Airport (PGD)plane GRR - PGD
- Take the taxi from Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) to Cape Coraltaxi
6h 7m$184–594Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Jacksonville
- Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Jacksonville (JAX)plane MDW - JAX
9h 54m$213–665Bus, bus to Detroit, fly to Jacksonville
- Take the bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to CATA Intermodal Downtownbus
- Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Jacksonville (JAX)plane DTW - JAX
9h 11m$134–669
Grand Rapids to Florida by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Grand Rapids to Florida is to drive which costs $180 - $280 and takes 20h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Grand Rapids to Florida is to fly which takes 5h 43m and costs $150 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Grand Rapids to Florida. However, there are services departing from Grand Rapids and arriving at Newnan St + Ashley St via Benton Harbor Bus Stop, Gary Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station and JRTC Bay J. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Grand Rapids station to Florida. However, there are services departing from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station and arriving at Jacksonville via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 48m.
The distance between Grand Rapids and Florida is 918 miles. The road distance is 1036.7 miles.
The best way to get from Grand Rapids to Florida without a car is to bus which takes 27h 25m and costs $190 - $400.
It takes approximately 6h 33m to get from Grand Rapids to Florida, including transfers.
Grand Rapids to Florida bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Grand Rapids station.
Grand Rapids to Florida train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station.
The best way to get from Grand Rapids to Florida is to bus which takes 27h 25m and costs $190 - $400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $450 - $1,100 and takes 40h 48m, you could also fly, which costs $130 - $440 and takes 6h 45m.
What companies run services between Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA and Florida, USA?
You can take a bus from Grand Rapids to Newnan St + Ashley St via Benton Harbor Bus Stop, Gary Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Jacksonville, and JRTC Bay J in around 27h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Jefferson St + Beaver St via Chicago Union Station, Jacksonville, and Amtrak Station in around 40h 48m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Jacksonville via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–490
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Orlando via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–500
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Orlando via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–500
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Jacksonville via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Detroit to Jacksonville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Detroit to Jacksonville via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Jacksonville
- Ave. Duration
- 34h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $410–950
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 616-456-7514
- Website
- ridetherapid.org
Bus from Fountain/Division to Kentwood Station - Woodland
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- http://www.ridetherapid.org
- Schedules at
- https://www.ridetherapid.org/
- Adult
- $2
Bus from Fountain/Division to Kentwood Station - Woodland
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- http://www.ridetherapid.org
- Schedules at
- https://www.ridetherapid.org/
- Adult
- $2
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Estimated price
- $80–100
Gulf Coast Car Service
- Phone
- +1 941-391-8800
- Website
- gulfcoastcarservice.com
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More Questions & Answers
Grand Rapids to Florida bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Benton Harbor station.
Grand Rapids to Florida train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Grand Rapids to Florida is 1037 miles. It takes approximately 20h 21m to drive from Grand Rapids to Florida.
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