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How to get fromGreat Lakes to Grand Rapidsby ferry, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Great Lakes to Grand Rapids by ferry, bus, or car

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  1. Ferry, bus

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Mackinac Island to St Ignaceferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from St. Ignace to Grand Rapidsbus bus 1484
    9h 5m
    $65–112

  2. Drive 176.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chicago to Grand Rapidscar car 176.3 mi
    3h
    $33–47

  3. Ferry, bus via Lansing

    1. Take the ferry from Mackinac Island to St Ignaceferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from St. Ignace, MI to Lansing, MIbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Lansing to Grand Rapidsbus bus
    9h 35m

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  • Distance: 263.2 mi
  • Duration: 9h 5m

What companies run services between Great Lakes, MI, USA and Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Great Lakes to Grand Rapids. However, you can take the ferry to St Ignace, walk to St. Ignace, then take the bus to Grand Rapids. Alternatively, you can drive from Chicago to Grand Rapids in around 3h.

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