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

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There are 8 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Saint Simons Island by plane, car, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), train, taxi, or bus

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  1. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Savannah, drive

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    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Savannah (SAV)plane plane GRR - SAV
    2. Drive from Savannah (SAV) to Saint Simons Islandcar car
    6h 15m
    $138–726

  2. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Brunswick Golden Isles Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Brunswick Golden Isles Airport (BQK)plane plane GRR - BQK
    7h 29m
    $124–484

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Train Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Brunswickbus bus
    27h 51m

  4. Train, taxi (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Savannah Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Savannah Station to Jesup Stationtrain train
    4. Take the taxi from Jesup Station to Saint Simons Islandtaxi taxi
    39h 42m
    $988–1,540

  5. Drive  996.4 mi

    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Saint Simons Islandcar car 996.4 mi
    19h 43m
    $182–263

  6. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Jacksonville, bus

    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Jacksonville (JAX)plane plane GRR - JAX
    2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Brunswickbus bus
    9h 16m
    $149–628

  7. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Savannah, drive

    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 Savannah (SAV)plane plane ORD - SAV
    3. Drive from Savannah (SAV) to Saint Simons Islandcar car
    9h 59m
    $217–780

  8. Bus via Chicago

    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 Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Brunswickbus bus
    28h 10m

Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Savannah (SAV) flights

Calendar71Weekly Planes
Duration4h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$124Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 872.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 15m

What companies run services between Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA and Saint Simons Island, GA, USA?

You can take a bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Saint Simons Island via Chicago Union Station, Chicago Train Station, Atlanta Bus Station, and Brunswick in around 27h 51m. Alternatively, Delta flies from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Brunswick Golden Isles Airport (BQK) 5 times a day.

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