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

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There are 8 ways to get from New Orleans to Grand Rapids by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, train, bus, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport

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    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane MSY - GRR
    7h 42m
    $196–956

  2. Fly to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO)plane plane MSY - AZO
    2. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Grand Rapidsbus bus
    10h 26m
    $124–578

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus bus
    23h 53m
    $208–374

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train City of New Orleans
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train Pere Marquette
    24h 34m
    $360–735

  5. Drive 1,067.3 mi

    1. Drive from New Orleans to Grand Rapidscar car 1,067.3 mi
    17h 21m
    $195–282

  6. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane MSY - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    9h 58m
    $162–630

  7. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MSY - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    10h 27m
    $389–827

  8. Fly to Muskegon, taxi

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Muskegon (MKG)plane plane MSY - MKG
    2. Take the taxi from Muskegon (MKG) to Grand Rapidstaxi taxi
    6h 52m
    $182–582

New Orleans to Grand Rapids by bus and foot

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration23h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$208Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 954.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 42m

What companies run services between New Orleans, LA, USA and Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Memphis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 23h 53m.

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