There are 8 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Mesa by plane, train, bus, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Phoenix
best- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Phoenix (PHX)plane GRR - PHX
8h 4m$126–556Train, bus via Flagstaff
- Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Flagstafftrain
- Take the bus from Flagstaff Train Station to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Stationbus
41h 7m$511–1,140Bus
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Las Vegas Strip to Tempebus
2d 4h$401–650Drive 1,836.2 mi
- Drive from Grand Rapids to Mesacar 1,836.2 mi
32h 5m$336–484Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Phoenix
- Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Phoenix (PHX)plane MDW - PHX
10h 33m$174–343Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Phoenix
- Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Phoenix (PHX)plane ORD - PHX
10h 54m$241–480Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport
- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)plane GRR - AZA
8h 25m$140–610Train, bus
- Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Tucson Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Tucson Downtown to Tempebus
2d 15h$615–1,431
Grand Rapids to Mesa by train, bus, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Grand Rapids to Mesa is to train and fly which costs $170 - $350 and takes 10h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Grand Rapids to Mesa is to fly which takes 8h 4m and costs $120 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Grand Rapids station to Mesa. However, there are services departing from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station and arriving at University Dr & Mesa Dr via Chicago Bus Station, Denver Union Station, Las Vegas Strip and University Dr & Rural Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 4h.
The distance between Grand Rapids and Mesa is 1605 miles. The road distance is 1846.9 miles.
The best way to get from Grand Rapids to Mesa without a car is to train and bus via Flagstaff which takes 41h 7m and costs $500 - $1,200.
It takes approximately 8h 4m to get from Grand Rapids to Mesa, including transfers.
Grand Rapids to Mesa bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station.
The best way to get from Grand Rapids to Mesa is to fly which takes 8h 4m and costs $120 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $400 - $650 and takes 2 days 4h.
Grand Rapids to Mesa bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Mesa is 3h behind Grand Rapids. It is currently 11:58 AM in Grand Rapids and 8:58 AM in Mesa.
What companies run services between Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA and Mesa, AZ, USA?
American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Phoenix (PHX) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to University Dr & Mesa Dr via Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, Denver Union Station, Las Vegas Bus Terminal, Las Vegas Strip, Tempe, and University Dr & Rural Rd in around 2d 4h.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Phoenix via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Phoenix via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Flagstaff
- Ave. Duration
- 31h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $440–1,000
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Tucson Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2d 6h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $550–1,300
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Flagstaff Train Station to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Las Vegas Strip to Tempe
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Tucson Downtown to Tempe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–26
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Grand Rapids to Mesa is 1847 miles. It takes approximately 32h 5m to drive from Grand Rapids to Mesa.
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