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

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

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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 37m
    $126–709

  2. Bus via Detroit

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0420
    2. Take the bus from Detroit to Grand Rapidsbus bus It 21
    22h 15m
    $134–223

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    26h 48m
    $295–1,208

  4. Drive  712.5 mi

    1. Drive from Newark to Grand Rapidscar car 712.5 mi
    12h 36m
    $130–188

  5. Train, train to Laguardia Airport, fly, line 5 bus

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Flushing Main Streettrain train
    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 Cesar Chavez/Goodrichbus bus
    6h 54m
    $165–881

  6. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Newark 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
    6h 52m
    $165–1,446

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2640 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    24h 53m
    $185–283

Newark to Grand Rapids by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration22h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$134Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 623.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 37m

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

United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newark Penn Station to Grand Rapids via Detroit in around 22h 15m.

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