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How to get fromGrand Rapids to Galvestonby plane, taxi, bus, train, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Galveston by plane, taxi, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane GRR - HOU
    2. Take the taxi from El Dorado Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    8h 54m
    $337–1,309

  2. Drive 1,265.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Galvestoncar car 1,265.7 mi
    21h 18m
    $231–334

  3. Bus, taxi

    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 Memphis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Downtown Houstonbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Bay Area Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    31h 37m
    $362–575

  4. Train, bus, taxi (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 Longviewtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Longview to Houstonbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Bay Area Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    31h 43m
    $496–922

  5. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane GRR - IAH
    2. Take the taxi from Bay Area Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    8h 54m
    $233–812

  6. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to William P. Hobby Airport, taxi

    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 William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane MDW - HOU
    3. Take the taxi from El Dorado Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    10h 18m
    $366–1,329

  7. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, taxi

    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 George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane ORD - IAH
    3. Take the taxi from Bay Area Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    12h 9m
    $279–549

  8. Train, taxi (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 New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    3. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Houstontrain train
    4. Take the taxi from Bay Area Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    37h 20m
    $556–1,111

Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) flights

Calendar37Weekly Planes
Duration6h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$254Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,118.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 54m

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

There is no direct connection from Grand Rapids to Galveston. 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 William P. Hobby Airport (HOU), walk to Hobby Airport, take the line 040 bus to Monroe Park & Ride, take the line 244 bus to El Dorado Park & Ride, then take the taxi to Galveston. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Chicago Union Station, walk to Chicago Bus Station, take the bus to Memphis Bus Station, take the bus to Downtown Houston, walk to Pierce St @ Travis St, take the line 247 bus to Bay Area Park & Ride, then take the taxi to Galveston.

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