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How to get fromGrand Rapids to Raleighby plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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There are 10 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Raleigh by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport

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    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane GRR - RDU
    8h 2m
    $107–557

  2. Bus to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport

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    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Kalamazoo Metro Transitbus bus
    2. Fly from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane AZO - RDU
    9h 50m
    $90–439

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Winston Salem(Trans Center)bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus
    22h 55m
    $150–282

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Toledobus bus
    3. Take the train from Toledo to Raleigh Union Stationtrain train
    26h 52m
    $338–663

  5. Drive 762.7 mi

    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Raleighcar car 762.7 mi
    14h 16m
    $140–202

  6. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport

    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 Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane MDW - RDU
    9h 26m
    $216–426

  7. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport

    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 Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane ORD - RDU
    9h 49m
    $243–623

  8. Bus, bus to Detroit, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport

    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 Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane DTW - RDU
    8h 37m
    $111–539

  9. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane GRR - CLT
    2. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Raleigh Union Stationtrain train
    10h 1m
    $183–830

  10. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Piedmont Triad International Airport, train

    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 Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane plane ORD - GSO
    3. Take the train from Greensboro to Raleigh Union Stationtrain train
    11h 9m
    $225–810

Grand Rapids to Raleigh by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration22h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$150Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 629.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 2m

What companies run services between Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA and Raleigh, NC, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to GoRaleigh Station via Detroit Bus Station, Winston Salem(Trans Center), Raleigh Bus Station, and Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd in around 22h 55m.

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