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

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There are 7 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Mesa by plane, train, bus, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Phoenix

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    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane GRR - PHX
    8h 4m
    $116–556

  2. 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 Flagstafftrain train
    3. Take the bus from Flagstaff Train Station to Tempebus bus
    41h 13m
    $478–1,140

  3. 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 Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Las Vegas Strip to Tempebus bus
    2d 4h
    $388–602

  4. Drive  1,836.2 mi

    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Mesacar car 1,836.2 mi
    32h 5m
    $336–484

  5. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport

    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)plane plane GRR - AZA
    8h 30m
    $130–610

  6. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Phoenix

    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 Phoenix (PHX)plane plane MDW - PHX
    10h 41m
    $168–340

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

    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 Phoenix (PHX)plane plane ORD - PHX
    10h 53m
    $241–483

Grand Rapids to Mesa by train, bus, and tram

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration41h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$478Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,596 mi
  • Duration: 8h 4m

What companies run services between Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA and Mesa, AZ, USA?

American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Phoenix (PHX) every 2 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.

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