There are 7 ways to get from Johnstown to Grand Rapids by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, or train (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Johnstown-Cambria County Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
best- Fly from Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane JST - GRR
7h 49m$83–401Drive 454.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Johnstown to Grand Rapidscar 454.4 mi
8h 37m$78–113Train, bus
- Take the train from Johnstown Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Toledotrain
- Take the bus from Toledo to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the bus from East Lansing to Grand Rapidsbus
15hBus
- Take the bus from Johnstown Bus Stop to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Detroit to Grand Rapidsbus
15h 40m$98–164Train to Pittsburgh International Airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Take the train from Johnstown Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain
- Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane PIT - GRR
9h 23m$106–479Fly Johnstown-Cambria County Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Fly from Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane JST - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain
8h 20m$159–455Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Johnstown Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain
17h 41m$397–625
Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Johnstown to Grand Rapids is to drive which costs $75 - $120 and takes 8h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Johnstown to Grand Rapids is to fly which takes 7h 49m and costs $80 - $410.
No, there is no direct bus from Johnstown to Grand Rapids. However, there are services departing from Johnstown Bus Stop and arriving at Grand Rapids via Pittsburgh Intermodal Station and Detroit. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Johnstown station to Grand Rapids station. However, there are services departing from Johnstown Amtrak Station and arriving at Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Pittsburgh Amtrak Station and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 41m.
The distance between Johnstown and Grand Rapids is 411 miles. The road distance is 457 miles.
The best way to get from Johnstown to Grand Rapids without a car is to train and bus which takes 15h and costs .
It takes approximately 7h 49m to get from Johnstown to Grand Rapids, including transfers.
Johnstown to Grand Rapids bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Johnstown Bus Stop station.
Johnstown to Grand Rapids train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Johnstown Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Johnstown to Grand Rapids is to fly which takes 7h 49m and costs $80 - $410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $95 - $170 and takes 15h 40m, you could also train, which costs $390 - $650 and takes 17h 41m.
What companies run services between Johnstown, Cambria County, PA, USA and Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA?
United Airlines flies from Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Johnstown Bus Stop to Grand Rapids via Pittsburgh Intermodal Station and Detroit in around 15h 40m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Pittsburgh International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–460
Flights from Pittsburgh International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Pittsburgh International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–500
Flights from Pittsburgh International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Johnstown-Cambria County Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–380
Flights from Pittsburgh International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–460
Flights from Johnstown-Cambria County Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–280
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Pittsburgh International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–410
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Pittsburgh International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $80–460
Flights from Pittsburgh International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–500
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Johnstown Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–210
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Johnstown Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Johnstown Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 46m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $260–410
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Toledo to East Lansing Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from East Lansing to Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–29
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Detroit to Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- Indian Trails
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Johnstown Bus Stop to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–20
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Johnstown to Grand Rapids bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Pittsburgh Intermodal Station.
Johnstown to Grand Rapids train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Pittsburgh Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Johnstown to Grand Rapids is 457 miles. It takes approximately 8h 37m to drive from Johnstown to Grand Rapids.
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