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

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There are 10 ways to get from Los Angeles to Grand Rapids by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), car, or train

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

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane LAX - GRR
    9h 2m
    $112–327

  2. 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
    $1,322–2,033

  3. 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 4h

  4. Drive  2,172.6 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Grand Rapidscar car 2,172.6 mi
    34h 13m
    $397–573

  5. 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 14m
    $121–513

  6. 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
    9h 52m
    $157–428

  7. 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 50m
    $180–760

  8. 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
    11h 21m
    $235–768

  9. 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 18m
    $214–654

  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 41m
    $208–531

Los Angeles to Grand Rapids by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration2dAverage Duration
Ticket$1,322Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,899.1 mi
  • Duration: 9h 2m

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

Southwest Airlines, Frontier Airlines, and three 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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