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How to get fromManhattan to Grand Rapidsby plane, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, bus, 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, bus, 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 43m
    $147–861

  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 34m
    $118–622

  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 to Grand Rapidsbus bus
    18h 55m
    $150–235

  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
    $273–667

  5. Drive  726.1 mi

    1. Drive from Manhattan to Grand Rapidscar car 726.1 mi
    12h 56m
    $133–192

  6. Bus to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Terminal Bbus bus
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane EWR - GRR
    5h 55m
    $139–769

  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
    $157–1,404

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0420
    2. Take the bus from Detroit to Grand Rapidsbus bus It 21
    23h 5m
    $143–237

Manhattan to Grand Rapids by bus

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration18h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$150Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 637.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 43m

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

Delta, American Airlines, 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 Grand Rapids via Toledo, East Lansing Amtrak Station, and East Lansing in around 18h 55m.

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