There are 4 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Syracuse by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak)
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Bus via Benton Harbor
best- Take the bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to Greyhound Benton Harborbus
- Take the bus from Benton Harbor Bus Stop to Gary Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Gary, IN to Goshen, INbus
7h 24m$68–141Drive 113.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Grand Rapids to Syracusecar 113.3 mi
2h 13m$21–30Train (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 Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian / ...
7h 34m$146–261Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 36m$135–185
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Grand Rapids to Syracuse is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 2h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Grand Rapids to Syracuse is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs $20 - $30.
No, there is no direct bus from Grand Rapids to Syracuse. However, there are services departing from Greyhound Grand Rapids and arriving at Goshen, IN via Benton Harbor Bus Stop and Gary, IN. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Grand Rapids station to Syracuse station. However, there are services departing from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station and arriving at Elkhart Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 34m.
The distance between Grand Rapids and Syracuse is 254 miles. The road distance is 113.9 miles.
The best way to get from Grand Rapids to Syracuse without a car is to bus via Benton Harbor which takes 7h 24m and costs $65 - $150.
It takes approximately 7h 24m to get from Grand Rapids to Syracuse, including transfers.
Grand Rapids to Syracuse bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Greyhound Grand Rapids station.
Grand Rapids to Syracuse train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station.
The best way to get from Grand Rapids to Syracuse is to bus via Benton Harbor which takes 7h 24m and costs $65 - $150. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $140 - $270 and takes 7h 34m.
What companies run services between Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA and Syracuse, IN, USA?
You can take a bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to Syracuse via Benton Harbor Bus Stop, Gary Bus Station, Gary, IN, and Goshen, IN in around 7h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Syracuse via Chicago Union Station and Elkhart Amtrak Station in around 7h 34m.
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
- $55–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to Greyhound Benton Harbor
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Website
- Indian Trails
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Benton Harbor Bus Stop to Gary Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–19
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Gary, IN to Goshen, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–45
- Website
- Barons Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Website
- Amtrak
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More Questions & Answers
Grand Rapids to Syracuse bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Greyhound Benton Harbor station.
Grand Rapids to Syracuse train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Grand Rapids to Syracuse is 114 miles. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Grand Rapids to Syracuse.
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