There are 7 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Pittsburgh by bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, plane, or train (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Detroitbus It 22
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus Greyhound US0420
10h 55m$76–130Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane GRR - PIT
7h 25m$64–394Bus, train
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to East Lansingbus
- Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Toledobus
- Take the train from Toledo to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain
12h 11m$118–248Drive 393 mi
- Drive from Grand Rapids to Pittsburghcar 393 mi
7h 17m$72–104Drive to Capital Region International Airport, fly
- Drive from Grand Rapids to Lansing-Airport-LANcar
- Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane LAN - PIT
6h 33m$91–566Train (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 Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian
14h 33m$167–382Bus to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Kalamazoo Metro Transitbus
- Fly from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane AZO - PIT
8h 46m$72–416
Grand Rapids to Pittsburgh by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Grand Rapids to Pittsburgh is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 7h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Grand Rapids to Pittsburgh is to drive and fly which takes 6h 33m and costs $90 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Grand Rapids to Pittsburgh station. However, there are services departing from Grand Rapids and arriving at Pittsburgh Intermodal Station via Detroit Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Grand Rapids station to Pittsburgh station. However, there are services departing from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station and arriving at Pittsburgh Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 33m.
The distance between Grand Rapids and Pittsburgh is 476 miles. The road distance is 395.3 miles.
The best way to get from Grand Rapids to Pittsburgh without a car is to bus which takes 10h 55m and costs $75 - $130.
It takes approximately 10h 55m to get from Grand Rapids to Pittsburgh, including transfers.
Grand Rapids to Pittsburgh bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Grand Rapids station.
Grand Rapids to Pittsburgh train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station.
The best way to get from Grand Rapids to Pittsburgh is to bus which takes 10h 55m and costs $75 - $130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $160 - $390 and takes 14h 33m, you could also fly, which costs $60 - $400 and takes 7h 25m.
What companies run services between Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA and Pittsburgh, PA, USA?
You can take a bus from Grand Rapids to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station via Detroit Bus Station in around 10h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 14h 33m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–450
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $90–490
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–440
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Toledo to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–150
- 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 Pittsburgh Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–280
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Grand Rapids to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Grand Rapids to East Lansing
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–29
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Grand Rapids to Kalamazoo Metro Transit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–24
- Website
- Indian Trails
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More Questions & Answers
Grand Rapids to Pittsburgh bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Detroit station.
Grand Rapids to Pittsburgh train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Grand Rapids to Pittsburgh is 395 miles. It takes approximately 7h 17m to drive from Grand Rapids to Pittsburgh.
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