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How to get fromGrand Rapids to Hastingsby plane, taxi, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), car, train, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Hastings by plane, taxi, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Kearney Municipal Airport (EAR)plane plane GRR - EAR
    2. Take the taxi from Kearney Municipal Airport (EAR) to Hastingstaxi taxi
    8h 24m
    $199–684

  2. Drive 782.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Hastingscar car 782.6 mi
    12h 53m
    $143–207

  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 Hastings Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    17h 30m
    $254–535

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Grand Island Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123S
    19h 49m
    $208–338

  5. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly, 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 Kearney Municipal Airport (EAR)plane plane ORD - EAR
    3. Take the taxi from Kearney Municipal Airport (EAR) to Hastingstaxi taxi
    9h 19m
    $216–600

  6. Taxi to Muskegon, fly, taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Grand Rapids to Muskegon (MKG)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Muskegon (MKG) to Kearney Municipal Airport (EAR)plane plane MKG - EAR
    3. Take the taxi from Kearney Municipal Airport (EAR) to Hastingstaxi taxi
    7h 47m
    $247–577

  7. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Hastings Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    17h 30m
    $263–508

Grand Rapids to Hastings by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration17h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$254Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 762.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 24m

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

You can take a train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Hastings Station via Chicago Union Station in around 17h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Hastings via Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Grand Island Bus Station in around 19h 49m.

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