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

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

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  1. Drive to Capital Region International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Lansing-Airport-LANcar car
    2. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)plane plane LAN - MHK
    8h 26m
    $136–556

  2. Bus to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Kalamazoo Metro Transitbus bus
    2. Fly from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)plane plane AZO - MHK
    10h 42m
    $112–436

  3. Train, drive (Amtrak)

    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 Topeka Stationtrain train
    3. Drive from Topeka Station to Manhattancar car
    15h 42m
    $226–462

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kansas Citytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Manhattan KSbus bus
    17h 43m
    $217–424

  5. Drive 760 mi

    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Manhattancar car 760 mi
    13h 25m
    $139–201

  6. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)plane plane GRR - MHK
    7h 53m
    $124–524

  7. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    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 Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)plane plane ORD - MHK
    8h 13m
    $148–501

  8. Taxi to Muskegon, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Grand Rapids to Muskegon (MKG)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Muskegon (MKG) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)plane plane MKG - MHK
    9h 1m
    $167–457

  9. Train, bus

    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 Kansas Citytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Manhattan KSbus bus
    17h 43m
    $209–451

  10. 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 Manhattan KSbus bus
    20h 27m
    $174–294

Grand Rapids to Manhattan by bus, train, and foot

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration17h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$217Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 745.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 26m

What companies run services between Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA and Manhattan, KS, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Manhattan KS via Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 20h 27m.

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