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

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

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  1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport

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    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane EWR - GRR
    5h 36m
    $101–453

  2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane JFK - GRR
    7h 31m
    $78–372

  3. Bus via Lansing

    1. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Toledo Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Toledo to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from East Lansing to Grand Rapidsbus bus
    18h 55m

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train Pere Marquette
    24h 36m
    $625–963

  5. Drive  722.2 mi

    1. Drive from New York to Grand Rapidscar car 722.2 mi
    12h 52m
    $132–191

  6. Line 4 subway, bus to Laguardia Airport, fly, line 6 bus

    1. Take the subway from 14 St-Union Sq to 125th Streetsubway subway
    2. Take the bus from E 125 St/Lexington Av to Laguardia Rd/94 Stbus bus
    3. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane LGA - GRR
    4. Take the bus from Kentwood Station - Woodland to Cherry/Cesar Chavezbus bus
    5h 59m
    $105–565

  7. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane PHL - GRR
    7h
    $112–1,094

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0420
    2. Take the bus from Detroit to Grand Rapidsbus bus It 21
    23h 5m
    $158–247

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) flights

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Duration4h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$74Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 632.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 36m

What companies run services between New York, NY, USA and Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA?

United Airlines and Delta fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New York Midtown to Grand Rapids via Toledo, East Lansing Amtrak Station, and East Lansing in around 18h 55m.

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