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

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

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  1. Fly from Mobile Regional Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Mobile Regional Airport (MOB) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane MOB - GRR
    7h 24m
    $176–791

  2. Bus to Pensacola International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Mobile Bus Station to Pensacola Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Pensacola International Airport (PNS) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane PNS - GRR
    9h 32m
    $134–669

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Mobile, AL to New Orleans, LA - Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    29h 17m
    $300–739

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Mobile Bus Station to Montgomery Intermodal Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Montgomery Intermodal Center to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Detroit to Grand Rapidsbus bus
    30h 23m
    $197–322

  5. Drive  945.4 mi

    1. Drive from Mobile to Grand Rapidscar car 945.4 mi
    17h 45m
    $173–250

  6. Bus to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Mobile to Crestviewbus bus
    2. Fly from Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane VPS - GRR
    7h 30m
    $233–880

  7. Train to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Mobile Amtrak Sta to Gulfport Amtrak Statrain train
    2. Fly from Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane GPT - GRR
    9h 48m
    $196–914

Mobile to Grand Rapids by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration30h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$197Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 882.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 24m

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

Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Mobile Regional Airport (MOB) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Mobile, AL to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal and Chicago Union Station in around 29h 17m.

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