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How to get fromGrand Rapids to Grand Beachby bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 4 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Grand Beach by bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Kalamazoobus bus It 73 / ...
    2. Take the train from Kalamazoo to New Buffalo Stationtrain train Wolverine / ...
    3h 2m
    $45–98

  2. Drive  112.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Grand Beachcar car 112.7 mi
    1h 54m
    $21–30

  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 New Buffalo Stationtrain train Wolverine / ...
    6h 31m
    $80–187

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to East Lansingbus bus It 22 / ...
    2. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to New Buffalo Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    4h 56m
    $63–102

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  • Distance: 129.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 2m

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

You can take a train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Grand Beach via Chicago Union Station and New Buffalo Station in around 6h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Rapids to Grand Beach via East Lansing, East Lansing Amtrak Station, and New Buffalo Station in around 4h 56m.

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