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

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

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  1. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Savannah, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Savannah (SAV)plane plane GRR - SAV
    2. Drive from Savannah (SAV) to Jekyll Islandcar car
    6h 22m
    $139–727

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Brunswick Golden Isles Airport (BQK)plane plane GRR - BQK
    7h 37m
    $134–499

  3. Bus

    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 47m

  4. Train, taxi (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 Savannah Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Savannah Station to Jesup Stationtrain train
    4. Take the taxi from Jesup Station to Jekyll Islandtaxi taxi
    39h 49m
    $998–1,550

  5. Drive  1,001.5 mi

    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Jekyll Islandcar car 1,001.5 mi
    19h 50m
    $183–264

  6. 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 12m
    $144–623

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

    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. Drive from Savannah (SAV) to Jekyll Islandcar car
    10h 7m
    $218–781

  8. Bus, bus to Detroit, fly to Savannah, drive

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to East Lansingbus bus
    2. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Savannah (SAV)plane plane DTW - SAV
    4. Drive from Savannah (SAV) to Jekyll Islandcar car
    9h 27m
    $189–940

  9. 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 Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Brunswickbus bus
    28h 6m

Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Savannah (SAV) flights

Calendar71Weekly Planes
Duration4h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$124Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 878.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 22m

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

You can take a bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Jekyll Island via Chicago Union Station, Chicago Train Station, Atlanta Bus Station, and Brunswick in around 27h 47m. Alternatively, Delta flies from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Brunswick Golden Isles Airport (BQK) 5 times a day.

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