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How to get fromIrvine to Grand Rapidsby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), car, train, or taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Irvine to Grand Rapids by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), car, train, or taxi

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  1. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane SNA - GRR
    7h 57m
    $217–923

  2. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane LAX - GRR
    10h 27m
    $200–829

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train Pere Marquette
    2d 1h
    $547–1,419

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Anaheim to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus bus
    2d 8h
    $385–624

  5. Drive  2,172.4 mi

    1. Drive from Irvine to Grand Rapidscar car 2,172.4 mi
    34h 14m
    $397–573

  6. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SNA - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    10h 13m
    $236–534

  7. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Muskegon, taxi

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Muskegon (MKG)plane plane SNA - MKG
    2. Take the taxi from Muskegon (MKG) to Grand Rapidstaxi taxi
    6h 37m
    $215–683

Irvine to Grand Rapids by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration2d 1hAverage Duration
Ticket$547Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,864.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 57m

What companies run services between Irvine, CA, USA and Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA?

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Tustin to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Fullerton, Fullerton Amtrak Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 2d 1h.

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