There are 7 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Johnstown by bus, train, car, plane, or train (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Detroitbus
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus
- Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Johnstown Amtrak Stationtrain
13h 27m$95–175Drive 453.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Grand Rapids to Johnstowncar 453.6 mi
8h 36m$83–120Bus, train via Lansing
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to East Lansingbus
- Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Toledobus
- Take the train from Toledo to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Johnstown Amtrak Stationtrain
14h 43m$132–278Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport
- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST)plane GRR - JST
8h 49m$88–402Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Johnstown Amtrak Stationtrain
17h 5m$184–425Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport
- Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST)plane ORD - JST
8h 3m$111–433Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport, train
- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane GRR - PIT
- Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Johnstown Amtrak Stationtrain
9h 47m$83–439
Grand Rapids to Johnstown by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Grand Rapids to Johnstown is to drive which costs $80 - $120 and takes 8h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Grand Rapids to Johnstown is to train and fly which takes 8h 3m and costs $110 - $440.
No, there is no direct train from Grand Rapids station to Johnstown station. However, there are services departing from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station and arriving at Johnstown Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station and Pittsburgh Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 5m.
The distance between Grand Rapids and Johnstown is 553 miles. The road distance is 456.3 miles.
The best way to get from Grand Rapids to Johnstown without a car is to bus and train which takes 13h 27m and costs $90 - $180.
It takes approximately 13h 27m to get from Grand Rapids to Johnstown, including transfers.
Grand Rapids to Johnstown train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station.
The best way to get from Grand Rapids to Johnstown is to fly which takes 8h 49m and costs $85 - $410. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $180 - $430 and takes 17h 5m.
Grand Rapids to Johnstown train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Grand Rapids to Johnstown is 456 miles. It takes approximately 8h 36m to drive from Grand Rapids to Johnstown.
What companies run services between Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA and Johnstown, Cambria County, PA, USA?
United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Johnstown Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station and Pittsburgh Amtrak Station in around 17h 5m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–380
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–430
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport via Newark, Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–450
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–310
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–350
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–450
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Johnstown Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Toledo to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Johnstown Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–280
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Johnstown Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Johnstown Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Grand Rapids to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Grand Rapids to East Lansing
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–29
- Website
- Indian Trails
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