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

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There are 12 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Jekyll Island by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Brunswick Golden Isles Airport

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    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Brunswick Golden Isles Airport (BQK)plane plane GRR - BQK
    7h 16m
    $164–619

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Chicagobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Brunswickbus bus
    24h 49m

  3. 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 Savannah Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Savannah Bus Station to Brunswickbus bus
    39h 30m
    $584–1,169

  4. Drive 1,003 mi

    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Jekyll Islandcar car 1,003 mi
    19h 50m
    $184–265

  5. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Jacksonville, bus

    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Jacksonville (JAX)plane plane GRR - JAX
    2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Brunswickbus bus
    9h 1m
    $169–676

  6. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Savannah, bus

    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Savannah (SAV)plane plane GRR - SAV
    2. Take the bus from Savannah Bus Station to Brunswickbus bus
    9h 56m
    $245–843

  7. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Savannah, bus

    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 Savannah (SAV)plane plane ORD - SAV
    3. Take the bus from Savannah Bus Station to Brunswickbus bus
    11h 24m
    $260–809

  8. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Jacksonville, bus

    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 Jacksonville (JAX)plane plane MDW - JAX
    3. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Brunswickbus bus
    12h 18m
    $217–795

  9. Bus, bus to Detroit, fly to Savannah

    1. Take the bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to CATA Intermodal Downtownbus bus
    2. Take the bus from East Lansing Marriott to DTW McNamara Terminalbus bus
    3. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Savannah (SAV)plane plane DTW - SAV
    4. Take the bus from Savannah Bus Station to Brunswickbus bus
    10h 27m
    $244–853

  10. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Jacksonville, bus

    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 Jacksonville (JAX)plane plane ORD - JAX
    3. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Brunswickbus bus
    12h 41m
    $284–692

  11. Bus, bus to Detroit, fly to Jacksonville

    1. Take the bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to CATA Intermodal Downtownbus bus
    2. Take the bus from East Lansing Marriott to DTW McNamara Terminalbus bus
    3. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Jacksonville (JAX)plane plane DTW - JAX
    4. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Brunswickbus bus
    11h 49m
    $178–686

  12. Bus via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Train Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Brunswickbus bus
    27h 57m
    $261–461

Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Brunswick Golden Isles Airport (BQK) flights

Calendar29Weekly Planes
Duration6h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$110Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 866.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 16m

What companies run services between Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA and Jekyll Island, GA, USA?

Delta flies from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Brunswick Golden Isles Airport (BQK) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Rapids to Jekyll Island via Chicago, Atlanta Bus Station, and Brunswick in around 24h 49m.

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