There are 10 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Staunton by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport
best- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport (SHD)plane GRR - SHD
7h 53m$119–464Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane GRR - BWI
- Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Staunton Amtrak Stationtrain
10h 6m$111–1,056Train (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 Staunton Amtrak Stationtrain Cardinal
24h 41m$235–540Bus
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Detroitbus
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Washington Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Godwin Transit Centerbus
- Take the bus from JMU Godwin Transit Center to Staunton Hub / Lewis Stbus
25h 8m$140–251Drive 612.3 mi
- Drive from Grand Rapids to Stauntoncar 612.3 mi
12h 45m$112–162Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport
- Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport (SHD)plane ORD - SHD
8h 36m$147–485Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Charlottesville, train
- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Charlottesville (CHO)plane GRR - CHO
- Take the train from Charlottesville to Staunton Amtrak Stationtrain
9h 35m$119–466Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, train
- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane GRR - DCA
- Take the train from Alexandria to Staunton Amtrak Stationtrain
9h 12m$136–642Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Charlottesville, train
- Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Charlottesville (CHO)plane ORD - CHO
- Take the train from Charlottesville to Staunton Amtrak Stationtrain
10h 41m$142–497Bus, train (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Staunton Amtrak Stationtrain Cardinal
24h 41m$238–511
Grand Rapids to Staunton by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Grand Rapids to Staunton is to drive which costs $110 - $170 and takes 12h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Grand Rapids to Staunton is to fly which takes 7h 53m and costs $110 - $470.
No, there is no direct bus from Grand Rapids to Staunton. However, there are services departing from Grand Rapids and arriving at Staunton Hub / Lewis St via Detroit Bus Station, Toledo Bus Stop, Washington Union Station and JMU Godwin Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Grand Rapids station to Staunton station. However, there are services departing from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station and arriving at Staunton Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 41m.
The distance between Grand Rapids and Staunton is 502 miles. The road distance is 615.8 miles.
The best way to get from Grand Rapids to Staunton without a car is to train which takes 24h 41m and costs $230 - $550.
It takes approximately 7h 53m to get from Grand Rapids to Staunton, including transfers.
Grand Rapids to Staunton bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Grand Rapids station.
Grand Rapids to Staunton train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station.
The best way to get from Grand Rapids to Staunton is to fly which takes 7h 53m and costs $110 - $470. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $230 - $550 and takes 24h 41m, you could also bus, which costs $140 - $260 and takes 25h 8m.
What companies run services between Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA and Staunton, VA, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport (SHD) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Staunton Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 24h 41m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–400
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–430
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–320
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–380
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Charlottesville via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–430
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Charlottesville via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–380
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Staunton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 33m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $190–440
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Charlottesville to Staunton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $10–22
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Alexandria to Staunton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–17
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Staunton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Charlottesville to Staunton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $10–22
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Staunton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 33m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $190–440
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Grand Rapids to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- Indian Trails
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Booking & Getting There
Grand Rapids to Staunton bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Detroit station.
Grand Rapids to Staunton train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Grand Rapids to Staunton is 616 miles. It takes approximately 12h 45m to drive from Grand Rapids to Staunton.
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