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How to get fromLos Angeles Airport (LAX) to Grand Rapidsby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), train, bus, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Grand Rapids by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), train, bus, or car

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

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane LAX - GRR
    7h 54m
    $239–686

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

    cheapest
    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
    10h 4m
    $158–500

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

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane LGB - GRR
    10h 56m
    $259–1,112

  4. 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
    $708–1,633

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus bus
    2d 6h
    $393–733

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

    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
    9h 50m
    $190–717

  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 4m
    $248–1,027

  8. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Detroit, train, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane LAX - DTW
    2. Take the train from Dearborn to Kalamazootrain train
    3. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Grand Rapidsbus bus
    11h 7m
    $229–626

  9. Drive 2,186.5 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Grand Rapidscar car 2,186.5 mi
    34h 37m
    $399–577

Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Grand Rapids by bus, foot, and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 2hAverage Duration
Ticket$708Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,883.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 54m

What companies run services between Los Angeles Airport (LAX), USA and Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and four other airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles, and Chicago Union Station in around 2d 2h.

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