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

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There are 8 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Gainesville by plane, bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane GRR - ATL
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta to BB Wireless - Gainesvillebus bus
    7h 34m
    $171–799

  2. Drive 714.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Gainesvillecar car 714.1 mi
    14h 47m
    $131–189

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Gainesvillebus bus
    23h 50m
    $174–355

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Charlottesvilletrain train
    3. Take the train from Charlottesville to Gainesville Stationtrain train
    37h 21m
    $456–976

  5. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, bus

    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 Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane MDW - ATL
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta to BB Wireless - Gainesvillebus bus
    10h 42m
    $188–449

  6. Bus, bus to Detroit, fly to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta 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 Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane DTW - ATL
    4. Take the bus from Atlanta to BB Wireless - Gainesvillebus bus
    10h 8m
    $165–671

  7. 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 Gainesville Stationtrain train
    11h 15m
    $203–850

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta to BB Wireless - Gainesvillebus bus
    24h 4m
    $211–444

Grand Rapids to Gainesville by train (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Trains
Duration37h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$456Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 718.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 34m

What companies run services between Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA and Gainesville, GA, USA?

You can take a train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Gainesville Station via Chicago Union Station and Charlottesville in around 37h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Gainesville via Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Garnett Station, Doraville Station, Atlanta, and BB Wireless - Gainesville in around 24h 4m.

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