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How to get fromGrand Rapids to Gainesvilleby plane, car, bus, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Gainesville by plane, car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane plane GRR - AUS
    2. Drive from Austin-Airport-AUS to Gainesvillecar car
    6h 52m
    $197–874

  2. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK)plane plane GRR - GRK
    2. Drive from Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK) to Gainesvillecar car
    10h 14m
    $135–621

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Tornado Bus Co - Austinbus bus
    3. Drive from Tornado Bus Co - Austin to Gainesvillecar car
    28h 24m
    $252–443

  4. Train, bus, drive

    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 San Marcos Amtraktrain train
    3. Take the bus from San Marcos to Austin South Congressbus bus
    4. Drive from Austin South Congress to Gainesvillecar car
    38h 12m
    $461–992

  5. Drive 1,288 mi

    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Gainesvillecar car 1,288 mi
    21h 31m
    $236–340

  6. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, drive

    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 Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane plane MDW - AUS
    3. Drive from Austin-Airport-AUS to Gainesvillecar car
    9h 56m
    $224–894

  7. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, drive

    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 Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane plane ORD - AUS
    3. Drive from Austin-Airport-AUS to Gainesvillecar car
    10h 22m
    $171–571

Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) flights

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Duration5h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$182Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,188.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 52m

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

There is no direct connection from Grand Rapids to Gainesville. However, you can take the line 6 bus to Kentwood Station - Woodland, take the line 27 bus to Gerald R Ford Airport, walk to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) airport, fly to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS), then drive to Gainesville. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Gainesville via Chicago Union Station, Jackson & Clinton, Jackson & Dearborn, State & Jackson, 35th/Archer Orange Line Station, California & 35th Street, Chicago, and Tornado Bus Co - Austin in around 28h 24m.

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