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

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

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  1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, line 5 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 Kentwood Station - Woodland to Cesar Chavez/Goodrichbus bus
    4h 44m
    $106–656

  2. Fly from Duluth International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Duluth International Airport (DLH) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane DLH - GRR
    7h 39m
    $105–606

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station 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
    13h 43m
    $131–224

  4. 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
    13h 59m
    $187–392

  5. Drive 583.9 mi

    1. Drive from Minneapolis to Grand Rapidscar car 583.9 mi
    9h 40m
    $107–154

  6. Fly from Rochester

    1. Fly from Rochester (RST) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane RST - GRR
    6h 56m
    $175–1,141

  7. Bus via Madison

    1. Take the bus from U of MN Campus to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus 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
    15h 46m
    $148–237

Minnesota to Grand Rapids by bus and foot

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration13h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$131Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 427.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 44m

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

You can take a bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Chicago Bus Station and Chicago Union Station in around 13h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 6th St S & 5th Ave S to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Union Depot Station & Terminal, St. Paul-Minneapolis, and Chicago Union Station in around 13h 59m.

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