There are 11 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Summerville by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train
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Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Charleston International Airport
best- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane GRR - CHS
10h 12m$109–561Bus via Columbus
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Detroitbus
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbusbus
- Take the bus from Columbus to Charlottebus
- Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Summervillebus
27hTrain (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Savannah Stationtrain
- Take the train from Savannah Station to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain
40h 54m$550–1,141Drive 898.8 mi
- Drive from Grand Rapids to Summervillecar 898.8 mi
16h 20m$164–237Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, bus
- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane GRR - CLT
- Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Summervillebus
11h 56m$168–795Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Charleston International Airport
- Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane MDW - CHS
11h 41m$168–680Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Charleston International Airport
- Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane ORD - CHS
12h 6m$150–547Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Myrtle Beach, bus
- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Myrtle Beach (MYR)plane GRR - MYR
- Take the bus from Myrtle Beach Bus Station to Charleston Bus Stationbus
11h 33m$117–484Bus, bus to Detroit, fly to Charleston International Airport
- Take the bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to CATA Intermodal Downtownbus
- Take the bus from East Lansing Marriott to DTW McNamara Terminalbus
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane DTW - CHS
11h 9m$123–571Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Myrtle Beach, bus
- Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Myrtle Beach (MYR)plane MDW - MYR
- Take the bus from Myrtle Beach Bus Station to Charleston Bus Stationbus
13h 2m$176–603Bus
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Detroit Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Summervillebus
27h 15m
Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Grand Rapids to Summerville is to drive which costs $160 - $240 and takes 16h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Grand Rapids to Summerville is to fly which takes 10h 12m and costs $100 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Grand Rapids to Summerville. However, there are services departing from Grand Rapids and arriving at Summerville via Detroit Bus Station, Columbus and Charlotte Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h.
No, there is no direct train from Grand Rapids station to Summerville station. However, there are services departing from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station and arriving at Charleston Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station and Savannah Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 54m.
The distance between Grand Rapids and Summerville is 798 miles. The road distance is 904 miles.
The best way to get from Grand Rapids to Summerville without a car is to bus via Columbus which takes 27h and costs .
It takes approximately 10h 12m to get from Grand Rapids to Summerville, including transfers.
Grand Rapids to Summerville bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Grand Rapids station.
Grand Rapids to Summerville train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station.
The best way to get from Grand Rapids to Summerville is to fly which takes 10h 12m and costs $100 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus via Columbus, which costs and takes 27h, you could also train, which costs $550 - $1,200 and takes 40h 54m.
What companies run services between Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA and Summerville, Dorchester County, SC, USA?
Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Rapids to Summerville via Detroit Bus Station, Columbus, and Charlotte Bus Station in around 27h.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Charleston International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Charleston International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Charleston International Airport via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Charleston International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Charleston International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Myrtle Beach via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $95–460
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Myrtle Beach via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–470
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Myrtle Beach via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–470
Flights from Detroit to Charleston International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Myrtle Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–430
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Myrtle Beach via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–460
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Charleston International Airport via Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Charleston International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Charleston International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Charleston International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–420
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Charleston International Airport via Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–420
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Myrtle Beach via Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–430
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Myrtle Beach via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–460
Flights from Detroit to Charleston International Airport via Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–500
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Charleston International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Charleston International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Charleston International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Myrtle Beach via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–480
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Myrtle Beach via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–430
Flights from Detroit to Charleston International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–500
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Charleston International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Charleston International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–420
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Savannah Station
- Ave. Duration
- 31h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $460–950
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Savannah Station to Charleston Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Website
- example.com
Bus from Grand Rapids to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- example.com
Bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to CATA Intermodal Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–28
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–60
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
- Website
- example.com
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- example.com
Bus from Columbus to Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- example.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Summerville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Summerville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Myrtle Beach Bus Station to Charleston Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–30
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Myrtle Beach Bus Station to Charleston Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–30
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–210
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Summerville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 517-333-0400
- [email protected]
- Website
- michiganflyer.com
Bus from East Lansing Marriott to DTW McNamara Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–35
- Website
- https://www.michiganflyer.com/
- Child 2-16
- $9–11
- Adult
- $22–35
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Grand Rapids to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
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More Questions & Answers
Grand Rapids to Summerville bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Detroit station.
Grand Rapids to Summerville train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Grand Rapids to Summerville is 904 miles. It takes approximately 16h 20m to drive from Grand Rapids to Summerville.
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