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

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

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  1. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Eagle County Regional Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE)plane plane GRR - EGE
    2. Take the bus from Eagle County Airport to SOUTH FRONTAGE RD and VAIL RDbus bus
    9h 31m
    $138–658

  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 Denvertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Union Station Gate B19 to Vail Transportation Centerbus bus
    26h 56m
    $391–837

  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 Union Station Gate B19 to Vail Transportation Centerbus bus
    29h 44m
    $229–400

  4. Drive 1,254.4 mi

    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Vailcar car 1,254.4 mi
    20h 8m
    $229–331

  5. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Denver, bus

    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Denver (DEN)plane plane GRR - DEN
    2. Take the bus from Denver International Airport to Vail Transportation Centerbus bus
    7h 54m
    $274–744

  6. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Eagle County Regional Airport, bus

    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 Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE)plane plane ORD - EGE
    3. Take the bus from Eagle County Airport to SOUTH FRONTAGE RD and VAIL RDbus bus
    10h 48m
    $152–565

  7. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE)plane plane GRR - ASE
    2. Take the bus from AABC Airport DV to West Glenwood Park & Ridebus bus
    3. Take the bus from West Glenwood Park & Ride to Vail Transportation Centerbus bus
    10h 46m
    $148–674

  8. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport, bus

    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 Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE)plane plane ORD - ASE
    3. Take the bus from AABC Airport DV to West Glenwood Park & Ridebus bus
    4. Take the bus from West Glenwood Park & Ride to Vail Transportation Centerbus bus
    12h 55m
    $162–581

Grand Rapids to Vail by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration26h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$391Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,179.8 mi
  • Duration: 9h 31m

What companies run services between Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA and Vail, CO, USA?

You can take a bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Vail Transportation Center via Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, Denver Union Station, and Union Station Gate B19 in around 29h 44m.

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