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

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There are 9 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Tacoma by plane, train, bus, bus (Amtrak, 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 19m
    $140–610

  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 Ext & Jackson St S to Pacific Ave & S 14th Stbus bus 590 / ...
    2d 4h
    $1,300–2,052

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union 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 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 33m
    $248–443

  6. 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 28m
    $255–860

  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 12m
    $218–703

  8. Bus, bus to Detroit, fly

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to East Lansingbus bus
    2. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane DTW - SEA
    11h 28m
    $280–623

  9. Train, train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly

    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 Milwaukeetrain train
    3. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane MKE - SEA
    13h 26m
    $420–704

Grand Rapids to Tacoma by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 4hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,300Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,833.9 mi
  • Duration: 10h 19m

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

United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and two 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 Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Commerce St Station - Zone G via Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, Denver Union Station, Seattle Bus Station, and Bus Wy & Royal Brougham St in around 2d 9h.

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