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How to get fromGrand Rapids to Grand Canyonby plane, bus, train, car, or shuttle

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

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  1. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Flagstaff, bus

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    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Flagstaff (FLG)plane plane GRR - FLG
    2. Take the bus from Flagstaff Pulliam Airport to Grand Canyon Maswik Lodgebus bus
    13h 16m
    $234–879

  2. Train, bus

    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 Flagstafftrain train
    3. Take the bus from Flagstaff Amtrak Station to Grand Canyon Maswik Lodgebus bus
    39h 52m
    $607–1,396

  3. Drive 1,807 mi

    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Grand Canyoncar car 1,807 mi
    31h 8m
    $330–477

  4. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Phoenix, shuttle

    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane GRR - PHX
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Grand Canyon Villageshuttle bus
    11h 36m
    $452–882

  5. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Harry Reid International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane GRR - LAS
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Treasure Island Hotel and Casino to GC Village Bright Angel Lodgeshuttle bus
    13h 45m
    $283–703

  6. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Phoenix, shuttle

    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 Phoenix (PHX)plane plane MDW - PHX
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Grand Canyon Villageshuttle bus
    14h 5m
    $460–632

  7. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)plane plane GRR - AZA
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Grand Canyon Villageshuttle bus
    12h 6m
    $487–1,142

Grand Rapids to Grand Canyon by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration39h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$607Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,603.4 mi
  • Duration: 13h 16m

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

There is no direct connection from Grand Rapids to Grand Canyon. 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 Flagstaff (FLG), walk to Flagstaff Pulliam Airport, then take the bus to Grand Canyon Maswik Lodge. Alternatively, you can take a train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Grand Canyon Maswik Lodge via Chicago Union Station, Flagstaff, and Flagstaff Amtrak Station in around 39h 52m.

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