There are 4 ways to get from Indian River to Grand Rapids by bus, car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Alanson to Grand Rapidsbus It 81
6h 46m$74–116Drive 200.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Indian River to Grand Rapidscar 200.5 mi
3h 24m$37–53Fly from Pellston
- Fly from Pellston (PLN) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane PLN - GRR
5h 42m$122–414Drive to Alpena County Regional Airport, fly
- Drive from Indian River to Alpena County Regional Airport (APN)car
- Fly from Alpena County Regional Airport (APN) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane APN - GRR
7h$68–354
Pellston (PLN) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Indian River to Grand Rapids is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Indian River to Grand Rapids is to drive which takes 3h 24m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Indian River to Grand Rapids. However, there are services departing from Alanson and arriving at Grand Rapids via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.
The distance between Indian River and Grand Rapids is 241 miles. The road distance is 201.7 miles.
The best way to get from Indian River to Grand Rapids without a car is to bus which takes 6h 46m and costs $70 - $120.
It takes approximately 6h 46m to get from Indian River to Grand Rapids, including transfers.
Indian River to Grand Rapids bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Alanson station.
The best way to get from Indian River to Grand Rapids is to bus which takes 6h 46m and costs $70 - $120. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $120 - $420 and takes 5h 42m.
Indian River to Grand Rapids bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Grand Rapids station.
Yes, the driving distance between Indian River to Grand Rapids is 202 miles. It takes approximately 3h 24m to drive from Indian River to Grand Rapids.
What companies run services between Indian River, MI, USA and Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA?
Indian Trails operates a bus from Alanson to Grand Rapids once daily. Tickets cost $35–70 and the journey takes 6h 30m. Alternatively, Delta flies from Pellston (PLN) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) 4 times a day.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Pellston to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
Flights from Alpena County Regional Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Alanson to Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- Indian Trails
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