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How to get fromMinneapolis to Big Rapidsby plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak)

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There are 7 ways to get from Minneapolis to Big Rapids by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak)

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  1. Fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane MSP - GRR
    2. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Big Rapidsbus bus
    7h 8m
    $145–698

  2. Fly to Traverse City, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane MSP - TVC
    2. Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to Big Rapids, MIbus bus
    8h 47m
    $86–427

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazootrain train
    3. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Big Rapids, MIbus bus
    15h 44m
    $195–410

  4. Bus via Grand Rapids

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicagobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Big Rapidsbus bus
    15h 53m
    $194–277

  5. Drive 638.8 mi

    1. Drive from Minneapolis to Big Rapidscar car 638.8 mi
    10h 32m
    $117–169

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Big Rapids, MIbus bus
    16h 18m
    $144–251

  7. Train, bus via Grand Rapids

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Big Rapidsbus bus
    16h 42m
    $216–434

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) flights

Calendar37Weekly Planes
Duration2h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$113Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 484.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 8m

What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Big Rapids, MI, USA?

You can take a bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Big Rapids via Chicago, Cumberland, LaSalle, Chicago Union Station, Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station, Grand Rapids, and Big Rapids in around 15h 53m.

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