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

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There are 10 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Tucson by plane, train, bus, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), car, taxi, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Tucson

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    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Tucson (TUS)plane plane GRR - TUS
    9h 32m
    $174–754

  2. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Phoenix, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane GRR - PHX
    2. Take the bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to University of Phoenixbus bus
    9h 47m
    $164–639

  3. 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 Flagstafftrain train
    3. Take the bus from Flagstaff Train Station to Tucson Downtownbus bus
    42h 32m
    $1,037–1,714

  4. 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 Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Las Vegas Strip to Tucsonbus bus
    2d 7h

  5. Drive  1,859.4 mi

    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Tucsoncar car 1,859.4 mi
    31h 8m
    $340–491

  6. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Tucson

    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 Tucson (TUS)plane plane MDW - TUS
    10h 48m
    $289–1,054

  7. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Tucson

    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 Tucson (TUS)plane plane ORD - TUS
    11h 5m
    $232–757

  8. Taxi to Muskegon, fly to Tucson

    1. Take the taxi from Grand Rapids to Muskegon (MKG)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Muskegon (MKG) to Tucson (TUS)plane plane MKG - TUS
    7h 24m
    $242–847

  9. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)plane plane GRR - AZA
    2. Take the bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to University of Phoenixbus bus
    10h 27m
    $209–749

  10. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Pere Marquette
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Tucson Amtrak Stationtrain train Texas Eagle
    2d 11h
    $1,297–2,049

Grand Rapids to Tucson by train and bus

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration42h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,037Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,591.8 mi
  • Duration: 9h 32m

What companies run services between Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA and Tucson, AZ, USA?

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Tucson (TUS) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Tucson via Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, Denver Union Station, Las Vegas Bus Terminal, and Las Vegas Strip in around 2d 7h.

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