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

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There are 8 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Manhattan by plane, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, 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
    5h 21m
    $102–557

  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
    7h 6m
    $68–332

  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
    $148–238

  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 20m
    $309–823

  5. Drive  725.7 mi

    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Manhattancar car 725.7 mi
    12h 58m
    $133–192

  6. Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport

    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane GRR - EWR
    5h 21m
    $80–352

  7. Fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane GRR - PHL
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    6h 51m
    $101–1,048

  8. 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 35m
    $141–235

Grand Rapids to Manhattan by bus

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration19hAverage Duration
Ticket$148Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 637.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 21m

What companies run services between Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA and Manhattan, 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 New York Midtown via East Lansing, East Lansing Amtrak Station, and Toledo Bus Stop in around 19h.

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