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How to get fromGrand Rapids to Fort Lauderdaleby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Fort Lauderdale by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport

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    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL)plane plane GRR - FLL
    6h 16m
    $146–657

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to Greyhound Benton Harborbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Benton Harbor Bus Stop to Gary Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ridebus bus
    33h 10m
    $225–441

  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 Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian
    2d 2h
    $707–1,516

  4. Drive 1,359.1 mi

    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Fort Lauderdalecar car 1,359.1 mi
    24h 42m
    $248–359

  5. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Miami International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Miami International Airport (MIA)plane plane GRR - MIA
    2. Take the train from Miami Airport Station to Fort Lauderdale Stationtrain train
    7h 12m
    $148–660

  6. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood 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 Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL)plane plane MDW - FLL
    9h 33m
    $194–777

  7. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood 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 Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL)plane plane ORD - FLL
    9h 58m
    $241–724

  8. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to President Donald J. Trump International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to President Donald J. Trump International Airport (PBI)plane plane GRR - PBI
    2. Take the train from West Palm Beach to Fort Lauderdaletrain train
    8h 36m
    $178–763

  9. Bus, bus to Detroit, fly to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to CATA Intermodal Downtownbus bus
    2. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL)plane plane DTW - FLL
    8h 57m
    $185–1,069

Grand Rapids to Fort Lauderdale by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration33h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$225Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,219.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 16m

What companies run services between Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA and Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA?

Allegiant Air, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride via Benton Harbor Bus Stop, Gary Bus Station, and Atlanta Bus Station in around 33h 10m.

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