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

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There are 5 ways to get from Jacksonville to Grand Rapids by plane, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly from Jacksonville, line 5 bus

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    1. Fly from Jacksonville (JAX) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane JAX - GRR
    2. Take the bus from Kentwood Station - Woodland to Cesar Chavez/Goodrichbus bus
    6h 13m
    $81–417

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus bus
    28h 53m
    $198–340

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Jacksonville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train Pere Marquette
    41h 39m
    $422–1,063

  4. Drive  1,031 mi

    1. Drive from Jacksonville to Grand Rapidscar car 1,031 mi
    20h 21m
    $189–272

  5. Drive to Orlando Sanford, fly

    1. Drive from Jacksonville to Orlando-Sanford-Airport-SFBcar car
    2. Fly from Orlando Sanford (SFB) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane SFB - GRR
    7h
    $117–497

Jacksonville to Grand Rapids by bus and foot

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration28h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$198Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 911.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 13m

What companies run services between Jacksonville, FL, USA and Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA?

You can take a bus from Jacksonville to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Atlanta Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 28h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from State St + Davis St to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Amtrak Station, Jacksonville, and Chicago Union Station in around 41h 39m.

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