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

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There are 10 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Long Beach by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or train

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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
    9h 23m
    $319–1,064

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

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    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane GRR - LAX
    10h 8m
    $148–460

  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 Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2d 1h
    $760–1,617

  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 El Monte Bus Stopbus bus
    4. Take the bus from El Monte Station - Lower Level to 7th / Channelbus bus 577
    2d 6h
    $429–781

  5. Drive 2,185.6 mi

    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Long Beachcar car 2,185.6 mi
    34h 35m
    $399–577

  6. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Long Beach Airport

    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane GRR - LGB
    10h 4m
    $196–806

  7. 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
    11h 3m
    $335–650

  8. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane GRR - BUR
    11h 53m
    $242–966

  9. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    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 Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MDW - LAX
    11h 36m
    $197–829

  10. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    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 Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane ORD - LAX
    11h 51m
    $244–506

Grand Rapids to Long Beach by train and tram (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 1hAverage Duration
Ticket$760Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,887 mi
  • Duration: 9h 23m

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

United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to 1st Street Station via Chicago Union Station, Los Angeles, and Union Station - Metro A-Line in around 2d 1h.

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