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How to get fromMinneapolis–Saint Paul to Grand Rapidsby bus, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 5 ways to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Grand Rapids by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Line 9 bus, fly, line 5 bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from 34th St E & 42nd Ave S to 46th St Station & Gate Hbus bus
    2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane MSP - GRR
    3. Take the bus from Kentwood Station - Woodland to Cesar Chavez/Goodrichbus bus
    4h 55m
    $118–658

  2. Drive 580.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Grand Rapidscar car 580.3 mi
    9h 35m
    $106–153

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Borealis / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train Pere Marquette
    14h 3m
    $187–392

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0150
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    14h 37m
    $122–212

  5. Bus via Madison

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Madisonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus bus
    17h 19m
    $148–252

Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Grand Rapids by tram and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration14h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$187Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 424.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 55m

What companies run services between Minneapolis–Saint Paul, MN, USA and Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Raymond Ave Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Union Depot Station, St. Paul-Minneapolis, and Chicago Union Station in around 14h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Marshall & Otis Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Union Depot Station & Terminal, Saint Paul Union Depot, Chicago Bus Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 14h 37m.

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