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How to get fromGulf Shores to Grand Rapidsby taxi, plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Gulf Shores to Grand Rapids by taxi, plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Taxi to Pensacola International Airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Gulf Shores to Pensacola-Airport-PNStaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Pensacola International Airport (PNS) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane PNS - GRR
    6h 54m
    $233–783

  2. Drive to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Gulf Shores to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS)car car
    2. Fly from Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane VPS - GRR
    6h 21m
    $159–776

  3. Taxi, bus via Atlanta

    1. Take the taxi from Gulf Shores to Mobiletaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Mobile to La Grange Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from La Grange Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus bus
    28h 53m
    $321–499

  4. Taxi, train

    1. Take the taxi from Gulf Shores to Mobile, ALtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Mobile, AL to New Orleans, LA - Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    3. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    30h 13m
    $513–1,012

  5. Drive 985.5 mi

    1. Drive from Gulf Shores to Grand Rapidscar car 985.5 mi
    17h 25m
    $180–260

  6. Drive to Mobile Regional Airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    1. Drive from Gulf Shores to Mobile-Airport-MOBcar car
    2. Fly from Mobile Regional Airport (MOB) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane MOB - GRR
    8h 23m
    $165–769

  7. Taxi to Pensacola International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the taxi from Gulf Shores to Pensacola-Airport-PNStaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Pensacola International Airport (PNS) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane PNS - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    9h 42m
    $221–544

  8. Taxi to Pensacola International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the taxi from Gulf Shores to Pensacola-Airport-PNStaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Pensacola International Airport (PNS) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane PNS - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    10h 50m
    $234–597

  9. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Gulf Shores to Mobile Bus Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Mobile Bus Station to Montgomery Intermodal Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Montgomery Intermodal Center to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Greyhound Grand Rapidsbus bus
    30h 23m
    $324–533

Pensacola International Airport (PNS) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) flights

Calendar56Weekly Planes
Duration5h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$127Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 914 mi
  • Duration: 6h 54m

What companies run services between Gulf Shores, AL, USA and Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Gulf Shores to Grand Rapids. However, you can take the taxi to Pensacola-Airport-PNS airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR), walk to Gerald R Ford Airport, take the line 27 bus to Kentwood Station - Woodland, then take the line 5 bus to Cesar Chavez/Goodrich. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Mobile, take the bus to La Grange Bus Station, take the bus to Atlanta Bus Station, take the bus to Chicago Bus Station, walk to Chicago Union Station, then take the bus to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station.

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