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

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There are 8 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Macon by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane GRR - ATL
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Macon Bus Stationbus bus
    7h 36m
    $99–488

  2. Train, bus via Carbondale

    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 Carbondaletrain train
    3. Take the bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Macon Bus Stationbus bus
    22h 23m
    $211–474

  3. Drive  804.1 mi

    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Maconcar car 804.1 mi
    15h 46m
    $147–212

  4. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, bus

    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 Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane MDW - ATL
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Macon Bus Stationbus bus
    10h 52m
    $146–332

  5. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Macon

    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Macon (MCN)plane plane GRR - MCN
    9h 6m
    $149–599

  6. Bus, bus to Detroit, fly to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to East Lansingbus bus
    2. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane DTW - ATL
    4. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Macon Bus Stationbus bus
    10h 37m
    $134–511

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Train Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Macon Bus Stationbus bus
    23h 43m
    $168–264

  8. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Macon Bus Stationbus bus
    24h 2m
    $161–334

Grand Rapids to Macon by train and bus

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration22h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$211Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 745.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 36m

What companies run services between Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA and Macon, GA, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Corporate Flight Management Inc, and Delta fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Macon (MCN) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Macon Bus Station via Chicago Union Station, Chicago Train Station, and Atlanta Bus Station in around 23h 43m.

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