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How to get fromGrand Rapids to Tacomaby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, or taxi

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There are 8 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Tacoma by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, or taxi

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  1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport

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    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane GRR - SEA
    10h 3m
    $177–757

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Seattletrain train
    3. Take the bus from 2nd Ave & Yesler Way to Pacific Ave & S 14th Stbus bus 590 / ...
    2d 4h
    $760–1,618

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Seattle Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Bus Wy & Royal Brougham St to Commerce St Station - Zone Gbus bus 594
    2d 9h

  4. Drive 2,203.9 mi

    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Tacomacar car 2,203.9 mi
    35h 35m
    $403–581

  5. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane MDW - SEA
    11h 32m
    $235–826

  6. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    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 Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane ORD - SEA
    11h 48m
    $212–403

  7. Taxi to Muskegon, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Grand Rapids to Muskegon (MKG)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Muskegon (MKG) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane MKG - SEA
    8h 9m
    $205–600

  8. Bus, bus to Detroit, fly

    1. Take the bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to CATA Intermodal Downtownbus bus
    2. Take the bus from East Lansing Marriott to DTW McNamara Terminalbus bus
    3. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane DTW - SEA
    11h 22m
    $276–527

Grand Rapids to Tacoma by train, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 4hAverage Duration
Ticket$760Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,837.4 mi
  • Duration: 10h 3m

What companies run services between Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA and Tacoma, WA, USA?

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Rapids to Commerce St Station - Zone G via Chicago Bus Station, Denver Union Station, Seattle Bus Station, and Bus Wy & Royal Brougham St in around 2d 9h.

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