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

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

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  1. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Richmond International Airport

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    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane plane GRR - RIC
    7h 13m
    $104–604

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Richmondbus bus
    21h 14m
    $122–270

  3. 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 Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationtrain train
    24h 51m
    $258–528

  4. Drive 687.9 mi

    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Richmondcar car 687.9 mi
    13h 13m
    $126–182

  5. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Richmond 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 Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane plane MDW - RIC
    8h 52m
    $154–673

  6. Bus, bus to Detroit, fly to Richmond 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 Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane plane DTW - RIC
    7h 53m
    $108–566

  7. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Richmond 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 Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane plane ORD - RIC
    9h 20m
    $131–550

  8. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, train

    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane GRR - DCA
    2. Take the train from Alexandria to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 59m
    $156–782

  9. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane plane GRR - BWI
    2. Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Richmondbus bus
    8h 1m
    $117–1,191

Grand Rapids to Richmond by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration21h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$122Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 591.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 13m

What companies run services between Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA and Richmond, VA, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Richmond International Airport (RIC) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to Richmond via Detroit Bus Station, Toledo Bus Stop, and Washington Union Station in around 21h 14m.

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