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

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There are 8 ways to get from Manhattan to Grand Rapids by plane, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly from Laguardia Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane LGA - GRR
    5h 49m
    $147–811

  2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane JFK - GRR
    7h 37m
    $128–622

  3. Bus via Lansing

    1. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Toledo Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Toledo to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Greyhound Grand Rapidsbus bus
    18h 55m
    $169–281

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train Pere Marquette
    26h 6m
    $368–777

  5. Drive 726 mi

    1. Drive from Manhattan to Grand Rapidscar car 726 mi
    12h 57m
    $133–192

  6. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane EWR - GRR
    5h 47m
    $134–681

  7. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane PHL - GRR
    7h 10m
    $188–1,503

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0420
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Greyhound Grand Rapidsbus bus 1483
    23h 5m
    $145–273

Manhattan to Grand Rapids by bus

Calendar6Weekly Buses
Duration18h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$169Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 637.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 49m

What companies run services between Manhattan, NY, USA and Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New York Midtown to Greyhound Grand Rapids via Toledo and East Lansing Amtrak Station in around 18h 55m.

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