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How to get fromGrand Rapids to Ohio State Universityby bus (Greyhound), car, plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), train, or bus

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Detroitbus bus It 22
    2. Take the bus from Detroit to Columbusbus bus Bsb 32A
    10h 3m
    $63–113

  2. Drive  292.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Ohio State Universitycar car 292.3 mi
    6h 2m
    $54–77

  3. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane GRR - CMH
    7h 11m
    $73–446

  4. Bus via Lansing

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to East Lansingbus bus
    2. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Toledobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Toledo to Columbusbus bus
    10h 33m

  5. Bus via N Wilson Rd & Lindendale Dr

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Detroitbus bus It 22
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Wilson & Ferrell Shell Station - Columbusbus bus Greyhound US0140
    10h 42m
    $63–108

  6. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    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 John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane MDW - CMH
    8h 54m
    $184–717

  7. 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 John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane ORD - CMH
    9h 13m
    $662–1,070

  8. Bus, bus to Detroit, fly

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to East Lansingbus bus
    2. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane DTW - CMH
    8h 25m
    $833–1,079

Grand Rapids to Ohio State University by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$63Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 386.6 mi
  • Duration: 10h 3m

What companies run services between Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA and Ohio State University, Franklin County, OH, USA?

You can take a bus from Grand Rapids to Ohio State University via Detroit, E Mound St & S 5Th St, and John Herrick Transit Hub Bay 3 in around 10h 3m. Alternatively, Delta, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) hourly.

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