What is the cheapest way to get from Grand Rapids to Manitowoc?

The cheapest way to get from Grand Rapids to Manitowoc is to bus which costs $80 - $130 and takes 9h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Grand Rapids to Manitowoc?

The fastest way to get from Grand Rapids to Manitowoc is to drive and car ferry which takes 4h 37m and costs $100 - $240.

Is there a direct bus between Grand Rapids and Manitowoc?

No, there is no direct bus from Grand Rapids station to Manitowoc. However, there are services departing from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station and arriving at Manitowoc via Chicago Bus Station and Milwaukee. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 36m.

How far is it from Grand Rapids to Manitowoc?

The distance between Grand Rapids and Manitowoc is 158 miles.

How do I travel from Grand Rapids to Manitowoc without a car?

The best way to get from Grand Rapids to Manitowoc without a car is to train and bus which takes 9h 15m and costs $85 - $180.

How long does it take to get from Grand Rapids to Manitowoc?

It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Grand Rapids to Manitowoc, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Grand Rapids to Manitowoc bus from?

Grand Rapids to Manitowoc bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station.

Where does the Grand Rapids to Manitowoc bus arrive?

Grand Rapids to Manitowoc bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

What is the time difference between Grand Rapids and Manitowoc?

Manitowoc is 1h behind Grand Rapids. It is currently 1:18 AM in Grand Rapids and 12:18 AM in Manitowoc.

Where can I stay near Manitowoc?

There are 27+ hotels available in Manitowoc.

Grand Rapids to Manitowoc - 4 ways to travel via train, car, car ferry, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Manitowoc by car, car ferry, train, bus, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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Drive, car ferry
best
1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Ludingtoncar
2. Take the carferry from Ludington to Manitowoccarferry
4h 37m
$103–236
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Manitowocbus
9h 36m
$83–125
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
3. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Manitowocbus
9h 15m
$87–180
Bus via Des Plaines
1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Manitowocbus
10h 44m
$110–152

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Distance: 157.2 mi
Duration: 4h 37m

What companies run services between Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA and Manitowoc, WI, USA?

You can take a bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Manitowoc via Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, Milwaukee Intermodal Station, Milwaukee, and Manitowoc in around 9h 36m.

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