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How to get fromGrand Rapids to Lake Tahoeby plane, taxi, bus, train, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Lake Tahoe by plane, taxi, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane GRR - RNO
    2. Take the taxi from Reno-Airport-RNO to Sand Harbor Visitors Centertaxi taxi
    9h 28m
    $334–1,014

  2. Bus to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport, fly, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Kalamazoo Metro Transitbus bus
    2. Fly from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane AZO - RNO
    3. Take the taxi from Reno-Airport-RNO to Sand Harbor Visitors Centertaxi taxi
    12h 31m
    $292–836

  3. Bus, taxi

    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 Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Sparks Transit Center to Hwy 28 at Raley's Shopping Centertaxi taxi
    2d 2h
    $496–864

  4. Train, taxi

    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 Renotrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Reno to Hwy 28 at Raley's Shopping Centertaxi taxi
    2d 3h
    $879–1,769

  5. Drive 2,101.1 mi

    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Sand Harborcar car 2,101.1 mi
    32h 35m
    $384–554

  6. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly, taxi

    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 Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane MDW - RNO
    3. Take the taxi from Reno-Airport-RNO to Sand Harbor Visitors Centertaxi taxi
    10h 56m
    $372–1,034

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

    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 Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane ORD - RNO
    3. Take the taxi from Reno-Airport-RNO to Sand Harbor Visitors Centertaxi taxi
    11h 29m
    $329–881

  8. Taxi to Muskegon, fly, taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Grand Rapids to Muskegon (MKG)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Muskegon (MKG) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane MKG - RNO
    3. Take the taxi from Reno-Airport-RNO to Sand Harbor Visitors Centertaxi taxi
    7h 50m
    $342–807

Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) flights

Calendar47Weekly Planes
Duration7h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$200Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,832.9 mi
  • Duration: 9h 28m

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

There is no direct connection from Grand Rapids to Lake Tahoe. However, you can take the line 6 bus to Kentwood Station - Woodland, take the line 27 bus to Gerald R Ford Airport, walk to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO), then take the taxi to Sand Harbor Visitors Center. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Chicago Union Station, walk to Chicago Bus Station, take the bus to Denver Union Station, take the bus to Sparks Transit Center, take the taxi to Hwy 28 at Raley's Shopping Center, then take the line 28 bus to Sand Harbor Visitors Center.

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