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

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

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

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    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane GRR - SMF
    9h 54m
    $156–708

  2. 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 Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 4h

  3. 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 Sacramentotrain train California Zephyr
    2d 8h
    $1,297–2,149

  4. Drive  2,200 mi

    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Sacramentocar car 2,200 mi
    34h 2m
    $389–562

  5. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Sacramento 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 Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane ORD - SMF
    11h 18m
    $234–541

  6. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Sacramento 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 Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane MDW - SMF
    11h 15m
    $291–1,008

  7. Bus to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Kalamazoobus bus
    2. Fly from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane AZO - SMF
    12h 43m
    $164–730

  8. Taxi to Muskegon, fly to Sacramento International Airport

    1. Take the taxi from Grand Rapids to Muskegon (MKG)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Muskegon (MKG) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane MKG - SMF
    8h 6m
    $234–801

  9. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Oakland International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane GRR - OAK
    2. Take the train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Sacramentotrain train
    12h 57m
    $196–687

Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) flights

Calendar102Weekly Planes
Duration8h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$157Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,917.8 mi
  • Duration: 9h 54m

What companies run services between Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA and Sacramento, CA, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Sacramento Bus Station via Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, Denver Union Station, and Sparks Transit Center in around 2d 4h.

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