There are 7 ways to get from Ithaca to Grand Rapids by bus, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, car, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus to Greater Binghamton Airport, fly
best- Take the bus from Ithaca to Binghamtonbus
- Fly from Greater Binghamton Airport (BGM) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane BGM - GRR
9h 13m$146–660Drive 530.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ithaca to Grand Rapidscar 530.4 mi
9h 20m$97–140Bus via Brook Park
- Take the bus from Ithaca to Buffalobus
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Detroit to Grand Rapidsbus
17h 50m$110–187Bus, train
- Take the bus from Ithaca to Syracuse Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain
20h 26m$224–514Bus to Elmira/Corning Regional Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Ithaca - Tioga Street and Seneca Street to Transit Center - PO Sidebus
- Fly from Elmira/Corning Regional Airport (ELM) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane ELM - GRR
9h 18m$105–612Bus to Syracuse Hancock International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Ithaca to Syracuse Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane SYR - GRR
9h 16m$156–945Bus
- Take the bus from Ithaca to Torontobus
- Take the bus from Toronto to Detroit Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Detroit to Grand Rapidsbus
21h$105–175
Ithaca to Grand Rapids by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ithaca to Grand Rapids is to drive which costs $95 - $140 and takes 9h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Ithaca to Grand Rapids is to bus and fly which takes 9h 13m and costs $140 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Ithaca to Grand Rapids. However, there are services departing from Ithaca and arriving at Grand Rapids via Buffalo, Cleveland Bus Station and Detroit. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 50m.
The distance between Ithaca and Grand Rapids is 564 miles. The road distance is 533.5 miles.
The best way to get from Ithaca to Grand Rapids without a car is to bus via Brook Park which takes 17h 50m and costs $110 - $190.
It takes approximately 9h 13m to get from Ithaca to Grand Rapids, including transfers.
Ithaca to Grand Rapids bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Ithaca station.
Ithaca to Grand Rapids bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Buffalo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ithaca to Grand Rapids is 533 miles. It takes approximately 9h 20m to drive from Ithaca to Grand Rapids.
There are 154+ hotels available in Grand Rapids.
What companies run services between Ithaca, NY, USA and Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA?
You can take a bus from Ithaca to Grand Rapids via Buffalo, Cleveland Bus Station, and Detroit in around 17h 50m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Greater Binghamton Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Elmira/Corning Regional Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–600
Flights from Syracuse Hancock International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–900
Flights from Syracuse Hancock International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $200–1,100
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 7m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $170–390
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Ithaca to Binghamton
- Saver
- $16–28
- Flexible
- $27–35
Bus from Ithaca to Buffalo
- Saver
- $29–95
- Flexible
- $55–100
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