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How to get fromGrand Rapids to North Poleby plane, car, train, taxi, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Grand Rapids to North Pole by plane, car, train, taxi, or bus

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  1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport

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    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane GRR - FAI
    15h 27m
    $270–1,010

  2. Drive  3,609.8 mi

    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to North Polecar car 3,609.8 mi
    2d 17h
    $638–922

  3. Drive to Capital Region International Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Lansing-Airport-LANcar car
    2. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane LAN - FAI
    17h 53m
    $277–1,121

  4. 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 Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane ORD - FAI
    16h 44m
    $308–963

  5. Taxi to Muskegon, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Grand Rapids to Muskegon (MKG)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Muskegon (MKG) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane MKG - FAI
    16h 20m
    $348–1,203

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

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Kalamazoobus bus
    2. Fly from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane AZO - FAI
    19h 53m
    $278–1,132

Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Fairbanks (FAI) flights

Calendar37Weekly Planes
Duration10h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$260Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,840.3 mi
  • Duration: 15h 27m

What companies run services between Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA and North Pole, AK, USA?

Delta, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Fairbanks (FAI) 5 times a day.

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