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

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

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  1. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    best
    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane GRR - SNA
    8h 52m
    $174–754

  2. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane GRR - LAX
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain train
    11h 41m
    $119–459

  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 Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    2d 1h
    $1,304–2,060

  4. Bus

    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 St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Centerbus bus
    2d 7h

  5. Drive  2,172.4 mi

    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Irvinecar car 2,172.4 mi
    34h 14m
    $397–573

  6. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    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 John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane ORD - SNA
    10h 41m
    $293–568

  7. Taxi to Muskegon, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Take the taxi from Grand Rapids to Muskegon (MKG)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Muskegon (MKG) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane MKG - SNA
    9h 10m
    $252–847

Grand Rapids to Irvine by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration2d 1hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,304Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,864.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h 52m

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

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Tustin via Chicago Union Station, Fullerton Amtrak Station, and Fullerton in around 2d 1h.

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