There are 5 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Sandusky by bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Toledobus
- Take the train from Toledo to Sandusky Amtrak Stationtrain
7h 48m$76–132Drive 215.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Grand Rapids to Sanduskycar 215.9 mi
4h 38m$40–57Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Pere Marquette
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Sandusky Amtrak Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited / ...
10h 57m$125–288Fly, train
- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane GRR - CLE
- Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Sandusky Amtrak Stationtrain
8h 48m$99–597Bus
- Take the bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to Detroit Bus Stationbus 1483
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Sandusky Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0420
7h 50m$46–85
Grand Rapids to Sandusky by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Grand Rapids to Sandusky is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 4h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Grand Rapids to Sandusky is to drive which takes 4h 38m and costs $35 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Grand Rapids to Sandusky. However, there are services departing from Greyhound Grand Rapids and arriving at Sandusky Bus Stop via Detroit Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Grand Rapids station to Sandusky station. However, there are services departing from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station and arriving at Sandusky Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 57m.
The distance between Grand Rapids and Sandusky is 285 miles. The road distance is 217.2 miles.
The best way to get from Grand Rapids to Sandusky without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 48m and costs $75 - $140.
It takes approximately 7h 48m to get from Grand Rapids to Sandusky, including transfers.
Grand Rapids to Sandusky bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Greyhound Grand Rapids station.
Grand Rapids to Sandusky train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station.
The best way to get from Grand Rapids to Sandusky is to train which takes 10h 57m and costs $120 - $290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $85 and takes 7h 50m.
What companies run services between Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA and Sandusky, OH, USA?
You can take a train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Sandusky Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 10h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to Sandusky Bus Stop via Detroit Bus Station in around 7h 50m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–550
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–900
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $150–800
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Sunday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $170–850
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Toledo to Sandusky Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–29
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Sandusky Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 49m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $75–180
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Cleveland Amtrak to Sandusky Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–40
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to East Lansing Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–29
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- Indian Trails
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Sandusky Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–30
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Grand Rapids to Sandusky bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Detroit Bus Station.
Grand Rapids to Sandusky train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Grand Rapids to Sandusky is 217 miles. It takes approximately 4h 38m to drive from Grand Rapids to Sandusky.
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