There are 10 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Philadelphia by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, bus, or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus)
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Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
best- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane GRR - PHL
5h 13m$127–707Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane GRR - EWR
- Take the train from Newark Liberty International Airport to 30th Street Stationtrain
6h 54m$105–514Bus via Detroit
- Take the bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to Detroit Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Allentownbus
- Take the bus from Allentown Transportation Center to Philadelphia 30th St Stationbus
22h 35m$140–260Train via Washington (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rockville Amtraktrain
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
24h 27m$284–637Drive 690.5 mi
- Drive from Grand Rapids to Philadelphiacar 690.5 mi
12h 9m$126–182Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train
- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane GRR - BWI
- Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to 30th Street Stationtrain
6h 35m$128–1,306Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Laguardia Airport, train
- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane GRR - LGA
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
6h 59m$167–1,410Bus, bus to Detroit, fly to Philadelphia International Airport
- Take the bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to CATA Intermodal Downtownbus
- Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane DTW - PHL
7h 39m$156–479Bus
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Readingbus
- Take the bus from Reading to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus
26h 22m$185–294Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Pere Marquette
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Cardinal
31h 4m$327–754
Grand Rapids to Philadelphia by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Grand Rapids to Philadelphia is to drive which costs $120 - $190 and takes 12h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Grand Rapids to Philadelphia is to fly which takes 5h 13m and costs $120 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Grand Rapids to Philadelphia station. However, there are services departing from Greyhound Grand Rapids and arriving at Philadelphia 30th St Station via Detroit Bus Station and Allentown Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Grand Rapids station to Philadelphia station. However, there are services departing from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station and arriving at 30th Street Station via Chicago Union Station, Rockville, Red Line Center Platform and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 27m.
The distance between Grand Rapids and Philadelphia is 597 miles. The road distance is 694.6 miles.
The best way to get from Grand Rapids to Philadelphia without a car is to bus via Detroit which takes 22h 35m and costs $140 - $260.
It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Grand Rapids to Philadelphia, including transfers.
Grand Rapids to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Greyhound Grand Rapids station.
Grand Rapids to Philadelphia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station.
The best way to get from Grand Rapids to Philadelphia is to fly which takes 5h 13m and costs $120 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus via Detroit, which costs $140 - $260 and takes 22h 35m, you could also train via Washington, which costs $280 - $650 and takes 24h 27m.
What companies run services between Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA and Philadelphia, PA, USA?
American Airlines, Allegiant Air, and three other airlines fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to Philadelphia 30th St Station via Detroit Bus Station, Allentown, and Allentown Transportation Center in around 22h 35m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–800
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Laguardia Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–800
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–460
Flights from Detroit to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Rockville Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $200–450
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $28–65
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $24–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newark Liberty International Airport to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 56m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $280–650
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to CATA Intermodal Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–28
- Website
- Indian Trails
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More Questions & Answers
Grand Rapids to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Detroit Bus Station.
Grand Rapids to Philadelphia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Grand Rapids to Philadelphia is 695 miles. It takes approximately 12h 9m to drive from Grand Rapids to Philadelphia.
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