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

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

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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
    9h 29m
    $252–817

  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
    11h 25m
    $198–841

  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
    $784–1,578

  4. 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 Chicagobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago to Grand Rapidsbus bus
    2d 3h

  5. Drive 2,172.6 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Grand Rapidscar car 2,172.6 mi
    34h 12m
    $397–573

  6. 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
    9h 29m
    $291–1,213

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

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane ONT - GRR
    10h 2m
    $298–930

  8. 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
    11h 2m
    $280–1,110

  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 14m
    $286–924

  10. 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
    11h 39m
    $245–518

  11. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BUR - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    11h 23m
    $207–737

Los Angeles to Grand Rapids by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration2dAverage Duration
Ticket$784Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,898 mi
  • Duration: 9h 29m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA?

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

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