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

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

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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 Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane GRR - ORF
    7h 14m
    $129–634

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to East Lansingbus bus
    2. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Toledobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Virginia Beachbus bus
    23h 50m

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to East Lansingbus bus
    2. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Toledobus bus
    3. Take the train from Toledo to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Norfolktrain train
    5. Take the bus from Dntc to Parks & 19Thbus bus 020 / ...
    28h 42m

  4. Drive  789.5 mi

    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Virginia Beachcar car 789.5 mi
    15h 1m
    $145–209

  5. Bus to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Kalamazoobus bus
    2. Fly from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane AZO - ORF
    9h 23m
    $137–656

  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 Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane ORD - ORF
    9h 39m
    $218–688

  7. 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 Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane MDW - ORF
    9h 20m
    $255–935

  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 Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane DTW - ORF
    8h 39m
    $229–307

Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) flights

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Duration5h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$103Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 675.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 14m

What companies run services between Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA and Virginia Beach, VA, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Rapids to Virginia Beach via East Lansing, East Lansing Amtrak Station, Toledo Bus Stop, and Washington Union Station in around 23h 50m.

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