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

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

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  1. 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
    9h 40m
    $111–447

  2. 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
    $1,297–2,049

  3. 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 Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2d 4h

  4. Drive  2,173.6 mi

    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Los Angelescar car 2,173.6 mi
    34h 14m
    $397–573

  5. 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
    10h 7m
    $156–706

  6. 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 29m
    $209–530

  7. 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 26m
    $236–767

  8. 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
    11h 9m
    $140–610

  9. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane GRR - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    11h 41m
    $144–408

  10. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Ontario International Airport, train

    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 Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane MDW - ONT
    3. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    13h 22m
    $259–868

Grand Rapids to Los Angeles by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration2dAverage Duration
Ticket$1,297Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,897.9 mi
  • Duration: 9h 40m

What companies run services between Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA and Los Angeles, CA, USA?

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Los Angeles via Chicago Union Station in around 2d.

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