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How to get fromGrand Rapids to San Luis Obispoby plane, bus, train, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Grand Rapids to San Luis Obispo by plane, bus, train, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane GRR - SBP
    10h 27m
    $145–606

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Luis Obispo Railroad Museumbus bus
    2d 5h
    $794–1,639

  3. 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 St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Luis Obispo Railroad Museumbus bus
    2d 9h
    $424–774

  4. Drive 2,309.9 mi

    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to San Luis Obispocar car 2,309.9 mi
    37h
    $422–609

  5. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane GRR - SBA
    2. Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to San Luis Obispobus bus
    12h 36m
    $205–806

  6. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus

    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 Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane ORD - SBA
    3. Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to San Luis Obispobus bus
    14h 38m
    $209–723

Grand Rapids to San Luis Obispo by bus, train, and foot

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration2d 5hAverage Duration
Ticket$794Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,957.3 mi
  • Duration: 10h 27m

What companies run services between Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA and San Luis Obispo, CA, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum via Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 2d 9h.

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