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

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

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  1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport

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    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane GRR - PDX
    9h 43m
    $187–807

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Pere Marquette
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Portlandtrain train Empire Builder
    2d 3h
    $758–1,615

  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 Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Pasco Bus Stopbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Pasco Bus Stop to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus bus
    2d 7h
    $428–790

  4. Drive 2,263.1 mi

    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Portlandcar car 2,263.1 mi
    35h 55m
    $413–597

  5. 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 Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane MDW - PDX
    10h 54m
    $236–876

  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 Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane ORD - PDX
    11h 20m
    $193–723

  7. Taxi to Muskegon, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Grand Rapids to Muskegon (MKG)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Muskegon (MKG) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane MKG - PDX
    9h 38m
    $205–650

  8. Bus to Bishop International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to Flint Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane FNT - PDX
    11h 21m
    $209–738

  9. Bus, bus to Detroit, fly

    1. Take the bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to CATA Intermodal Downtownbus bus
    2. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane DTW - PDX
    10h 48m
    $206–819

Grand Rapids to Portland by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration2d 3hAverage Duration
Ticket$758Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,852 mi
  • Duration: 9h 43m

What companies run services between Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA and Portland, OR, USA?

Sun Country Airlines, Delta, and three other airlines fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Portland International Airport (PDX) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Portland via Chicago Union Station in around 2d 3h.

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