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

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There are 11 ways to get from Long Beach to Grand Rapids by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly Long Beach Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane LGB - GRR
    9h 28m
    $275–1,105

  2. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane LAX - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    12h 4m
    $194–834

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles 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 2h
    $757–1,622

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 7th / Channel to El Monte Station - Lower Levelbus bus 577
    2. Take the bus from El Monte Bus Stop 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 7h
    $417–783

  5. Drive 2,185.7 mi

    1. Drive from Long Beach to Grand Rapidscar car 2,185.7 mi
    34h 29m
    $399–577

  6. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane LAX - GRR
    10h 8m
    $248–810

  7. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane BUR - GRR
    11h 43m
    $292–1,216

  8. Fly Long Beach Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane LGB - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    11h 34m
    $201–729

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

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane SNA - GRR
    12h 55m
    $281–911

  10. Train to Ontario International Airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    1. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Rancho Cucamongatrain train
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane ONT - GRR
    12h 45m
    $296–920

  11. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LAX - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    12h 18m
    $241–511

Long Beach to Grand Rapids by tram and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 2hAverage Duration
Ticket$757Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,882.9 mi
  • Duration: 9h 28m

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

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Downtown Long Beach Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Union Station - Metro A-Line, Los Angeles, and Chicago Union Station in around 2d 2h.

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