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How to get fromGrand Rapids to Palm Springsby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, or taxi

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

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  1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane GRR - PSP
    9h 7m
    $190–773

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

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Kalamazoo Metro Transitbus bus
    2. Fly from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane AZO - PSP
    11h 9m
    $158–645

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    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 Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    2d 2h
    $788–1,660

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Chicago Bus 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 BusTerminalbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Las Vegas BusTerminal to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Centerbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    2d 5h

  5. Drive 2,135.9 mi

    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Palm Springscar car 2,135.9 mi
    34h 26m
    $390–563

  6. 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 Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane ORD - PSP
    10h 41m
    $246–509

  7. Taxi to Muskegon, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Grand Rapids to Muskegon (MKG)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Muskegon (MKG) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane MKG - PSP
    7h 58m
    $208–596

Grand Rapids to Palm Springs by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 2hAverage Duration
Ticket$788Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,794.9 mi
  • Duration: 9h 7m

What companies run services between Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA and Palm Springs, CA, USA?

American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Rapids to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop via Chicago Bus Station, Denver Union Station, Las Vegas BusTerminal, Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Anaheim, Fullerton Amtrak Station, and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 2d 5h.

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