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

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There are 8 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Newark by plane, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport

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    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane GRR - EWR
    4h 51m
    $85–469

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Newark Penn Stationbus bus FlixBus N2641 / ...
    21h 42m
    $169–271

  3. 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 50m
    $310–1,255

  4. Drive 711.8 mi

    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Newarkcar car 711.8 mi
    12h 37m
    $130–188

  5. Line 6 bus to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, fly to Laguardia Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Fountain/Division to Kentwood Station - Woodlandbus bus
    2. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane GRR - LGA
    3. Take the train from Woodside to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain train
    5h 46m
    $149–821

  6. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport 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 Newark Penn Stationtrain train
    6h 25m
    $145–1,307

  7. Bus, bus to Detroit, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to CATA Intermodal Downtownbus bus
    2. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane DTW - EWR
    7h 17m
    $194–1,171

  8. Bus via Detroit

    1. Take the bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus 1483
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Newark Penn Stationbus bus Greyhound US0420
    21h 50m
    $121–235

Grand Rapids to Newark by bus and foot

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration21h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$169Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 621.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 51m

What companies run services between Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA and Newark, NJ, USA?

United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Newark Penn Station via Chicago Union Station and Chicago Bus Station in around 21h 42m.

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