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

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

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  1. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR)plane plane GRR - SYR
    2. Take the train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Utica Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 17m
    $141–931

  2. Drive  572.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Uticacar car 572.6 mi
    9h 53m
    $105–151

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Detroitbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Utica Bus Stopbus bus
    18h
    $129–210

  4. 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 Utica Amtrak Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    19h 15m
    $488–800

  5. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Albany County Airport, train

    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane GRR - ALB
    2. Take the train from Schenectady to Utica Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 47m
    $138–818

  6. Bus to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport, fly to Syracuse Hancock International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Kalamazoobus bus
    2. Fly from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) to Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR)plane plane AZO - SYR
    3. Take the train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Utica Amtrak Stationtrain train
    10h 45m
    $149–953

  7. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Greater Binghamton Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Greater Binghamton Airport (BGM)plane plane GRR - BGM
    2. Take the bus from Binghamton to Syracusebus bus
    3. Take the train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Utica Amtrak Stationtrain train
    12h 17m
    $124–579

  8. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Syracuse Hancock International Airport, train

    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 Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR)plane plane ORD - SYR
    3. Take the train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Utica Amtrak Stationtrain train
    11h 8m
    $230–1,035

  9. Bus, bus to Detroit, fly to Syracuse Hancock International Airport, train

    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 Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR)plane plane DTW - SYR
    4. Take the train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Utica Amtrak Stationtrain train
    10h 7m
    $191–1,244

  10. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Detroitbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Torontobus bus
    3. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Uticatrain train
    20h 15m
    $146–355

Grand Rapids to Utica by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration18hAverage Duration
Ticket$129Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 548.7 mi
  • Duration: 9h 17m

What companies run services between Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA and Utica, NY, USA?

You can take a bus from Grand Rapids to Utica Bus Stop via Detroit Bus Station and Cleveland Bus Station in around 18h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Utica Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 19h 15m.

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