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

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There are 7 ways to get from Newark to Grand Rapids by plane, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, train, bus, 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 34m
    $126–659

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2641 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    21h 33m
    $197–310

  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
    $367–1,321

  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
    7h 1m
    $165–831

  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 53m
    $186–1,495

  7. Bus via Detroit

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0420
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Greyhound Grand Rapidsbus bus 1483
    22h 15m
    $136–256

Newark to Grand Rapids by bus and foot

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration21h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$197Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 623.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 34m

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) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newark Penn Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Chicago Bus Station and Chicago Union Station in around 21h 33m.

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