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

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There are 9 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Phoenix by plane, train, bus, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or taxi

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  1. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Phoenix

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    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane GRR - PHX
    7h 13m
    $184–604

  2. Train, bus via Flagstaff

    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 Flagstafftrain train
    3. Take the bus from Flagstaff Train Station to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Stationbus bus
    40h 17m
    $630–1,255

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Stationbus bus
    42h 12m
    $353–625

  4. Drive 1,847.5 mi

    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Phoenixcar car 1,847.5 mi
    32h 19m
    $338–487

  5. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Phoenix

    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 Phoenix (PHX)plane plane ORD - PHX
    9h 52m
    $260–560

  6. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Phoenix

    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 Phoenix (PHX)plane plane MDW - PHX
    9h 43m
    $213–823

  7. Taxi to Muskegon, fly to Phoenix

    1. Take the taxi from Grand Rapids to Muskegon (MKG)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Muskegon (MKG) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane MKG - PHX
    7h 8m
    $192–567

  8. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport

    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)plane plane GRR - AZA
    7h 44m
    $209–864

  9. 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 Maricopa Amtraktrain train
    3. Take the bus from Maricopa Amtrak to North Phoenix Metro Center Transit Stationbus bus
    2d 17h
    $831–1,647

Grand Rapids to Phoenix by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration40h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$630Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,585.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 13m

What companies run services between Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA and Phoenix, AZ, USA?

American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Phoenix (PHX) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Phoenix Bus Station via Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 42h 12m.

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