There are 7 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Punta Gorda by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Punta Gorda Airport
best- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Punta Gorda Airport (PGD)plane GRR - PGD
5h 31m$106–493Bus, Amtrak Thruway
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Benton Harborbus
- Take the bus from Benton Harbor Bus Stop to Gary Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Tampa Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Tampa Union Station to Port Charlottebus
33h 59m$242–396Train, Amtrak Thruway (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Tampatrain
- Take the bus from Tampa Union Station to Port Charlottebus
2d 2h$521–1,256Drive 1,255.9 mi
- Drive from Grand Rapids to Punta Gordacar 1,255.9 mi
23h 37m$230–332Bus to Bishop International Airport, fly to Punta Gorda Airport
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Flintbus
- Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Punta Gorda Airport (PGD)plane FNT - PGD
6h 32m$158–574Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, Amtrak Thruway
- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane GRR - SRQ
- Take the bus from Sarasota Amtrak Bus Stop to Port Charlottebus
8h 34m$189–840Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Ft. Myers, taxi
- Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Ft. Myers (RSW)plane MDW - RSW
- Take the taxi from Ft-Myers-Airport-RSW to Punta Gordataxi
9h 30m$295–948
Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Grand Rapids to Punta Gorda is to drive which costs $220 - $340 and takes 23h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Grand Rapids to Punta Gorda is to fly which takes 5h 31m and costs $100 - $500.
No, there is no direct bus from Grand Rapids to Punta Gorda. However, there are services departing from Grand Rapids and arriving at Port Charlotte via Benton Harbor Bus Stop, Gary Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Marion Transit Center and Tampa Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 59m.
The distance between Grand Rapids and Punta Gorda is 1144 miles. The road distance is 1263.2 miles.
The best way to get from Grand Rapids to Punta Gorda without a car is to bus and Amtrak Thruway which takes 33h 59m and costs $240 - $400.
It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from Grand Rapids to Punta Gorda, including transfers.
Grand Rapids to Punta Gorda bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Grand Rapids station.
The best way to get from Grand Rapids to Punta Gorda is to fly which takes 5h 31m and costs $100 - $500. Alternatively, you can bus and Amtrak Thruway, which costs $240 - $400 and takes 33h 59m.
Grand Rapids to Punta Gorda bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Benton Harbor station.
Yes, the driving distance between Grand Rapids to Punta Gorda is 1263 miles. It takes approximately 23h 37m to drive from Grand Rapids to Punta Gorda.
What companies run services between Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA and Punta Gorda, FL, USA?
Allegiant Air flies from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Rapids to Punta Gorda via Benton Harbor Bus Stop, Gary Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Marion Transit Center, Nebraska Av @ Twiggs St, Tampa Union Station, and Port Charlotte in around 33h 59m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–850
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport via Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $160–850
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Ft. Myers
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Ft. Myers via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Ft. Myers via Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Ft. Myers via Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $150–750
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
- $40–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 40h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $440–1,100
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–110
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Grand Rapids to Benton Harbor
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Grand Rapids to Flint
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–45
- Website
- Indian Trails
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Estimated price
- $110–140
EJ Taxi
CT TAXI Transportation LLC
- Phone
- +1 239-218-9590
Gulf Coast Car Service
- Phone
- +1 941-391-8800
- Website
- gulfcoastcarservice.com
Island Taxi
- Phone
- +1 239-472-4888
- Website
- islandtaxi.com
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Need to know: Greyhound
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
Booking & Getting There
There are 633+ hotels available in Punta Gorda.






