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

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There are 7 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Long Island by plane, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly to Laguardia Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane GRR - LGA
    4h 32m
    $99–554

  2. Fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane GRR - JFK
    6h 28m
    $59–324

  3. Bus via Lansing

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to East Lansingbus bus
    2. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Toledobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to New York Midtownbus bus
    19h 30m
    $151–246

  4. 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 Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited / ...
    25h 44m
    $288–653

  5. Drive  726.9 mi

    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Brooklyncar car 726.9 mi
    13h 4m
    $133–192

  6. Line 6 bus, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Fountain/Division to Kentwood Station - Woodlandbus bus
    2. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane GRR - EWR
    3. Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    5h 40m
    $83–365

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Detroitbus bus It 22
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus Greyhound US0420
    22h 50m
    $144–238

Grand Rapids to Long Island by bus, foot, and subway

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration19h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$151Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 629.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 32m

What companies run services between Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA and Long Island, Suffolk County, NY, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Laguardia Airport (LGA) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Rapids to Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr via East Lansing, East Lansing Amtrak Station, Toledo Bus Stop, New York Midtown, and 34 St-Penn Station in around 19h 30m.

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