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How to get fromGrand Rapids to Houstonby plane, train, bus, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus (Amtrak), or train (Amtrak)

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There are 9 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Houston by plane, train, bus, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus (Amtrak), or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane GRR - IAH
    6h 41m
    $106–558

  2. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane GRR - HOU
    7h 49m
    $101–476

  3. Train, bus (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
    29h 33m
    $299–673

  4. Bus via New South Memphis

    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
    30h 2m
    $234–383

  5. Drive  1,216.6 mi

    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Houstoncar car 1,216.6 mi
    20h 25m
    $222–321

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

    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
    9h 25m
    $148–660

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

    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
    9h 58m
    $181–495

  8. Bus

    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. Take the bus from Austin, TX - Tornado Bus Co to Houston, TX - Houston Airline Drbus bus
    31h 26m
    $326–381

  9. Train (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
    35h 8m
    $359–873

Grand Rapids to Houston by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration29h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$299Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,079.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 41m

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

United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Downtown Houston via Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Memphis Bus Station in around 30h 2m.

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