There are 12 ways to get from Norristown to Grand Rapids by train, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus
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Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
best- Take the train from Norristown Elm Street to Suburban Stationtrain
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane PHL - GRR
6h 46m$170–910Drive 677.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Norristown to Grand Rapidscar 677.7 mi
11h 52m$124–179Bus via Harrisburg
- Take the bus from Norristown to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Grand Rapidsbus
22h 8mTrain via Washington (Amtrak)
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain
27h 18m$330–1,276Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane BWI - GRR
7h 39m$161–1,407Train to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane DCA - GRR
8h 36m$231–1,764Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airporttrain
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane EWR - GRR
8h 19m$152–712Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane LGA - GRR
9h 14m$185–1,424Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Detroit, bus
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Detroit (DTW)plane PHL - DTW
- Take the bus from DTW McNamara Terminal to East Lansing Marriottbus
- Take the bus from East Lansing Michigan Flyer to Greyhound Grand Rapidsbus
9h 59m$158–530Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane PHL - MDW
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain
10h 37m$206–534Bus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Allentown Transportation Centerbus
- Take the bus from Allentown to Detroit Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Detroit to Grand Rapidsbus
24h 21mTrain (Amtrak)
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain Pere Marquette
34h 10m$398–823
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Norristown to Grand Rapids is to drive which costs $120 - $180 and takes 11h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Norristown to Grand Rapids is to train and fly which takes 6h 46m and costs $170 - $950.
No, there is no direct bus from Norristown to Grand Rapids. However, there are services departing from Norristown Transit Center and arriving at Grand Rapids via Plaza at King of Prussia, Norristown, Harrisburg Bus Station and Detroit Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Norristown to Grand Rapids station. However, there are services departing from Norristown Elm Street and arriving at Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via 30th Street Station, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Rockville Amtrak and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 18m.
The distance between Norristown and Grand Rapids is 616 miles. The road distance is 681.7 miles.
The best way to get from Norristown to Grand Rapids without a car is to bus via Harrisburg which takes 22h 8m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 46m to get from Norristown to Grand Rapids, including transfers.
Norristown to Grand Rapids bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, depart from Norristown station.
Norristown to Grand Rapids train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Norristown to Grand Rapids is to bus via Harrisburg which takes 22h 8m and costs . Alternatively, you can train via Washington, which costs $330 - $1,300 and takes 27h 18m.
What companies run services between Norristown, PA, USA and Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA?
You can take a bus from Norristown Transit Center to Grand Rapids via Plaza at King of Prussia, South Gulph Rd & DeKalb Pk - FS, Norristown, Harrisburg Bus Station, and Detroit Bus Station in around 22h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Norristown Elm Street to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via 30th Street Station, Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Rockville, Red Line Center Platform, Rockville Amtrak, and Chicago Union Station in around 27h 18m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $200–1,100
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–750
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Saturday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $230–1,200
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $190–900
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–900
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–750
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–1,100
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–800
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–800
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–900
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $240–1,200
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–1,100
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,200
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $270–1,300
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–800
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 49m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $190–950
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,100
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,200
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–950
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Detroit via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Friday and Monday
- Estimated price
- $160–900
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–220
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- septa.org
Train from Norristown Elm Street to Suburban Station
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.septa.org
- Schedules at
- https://wwww.septa.org/info/world-cup-soccer-septa/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $240–500
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $29–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $340–700
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
Train from 30th Street Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–650
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $24–460
- First Class
- $140–650
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
Train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20–600
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $20–460
- First Class
- $130–600
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Norristown to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Bus from Allentown to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Norristown to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–26
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–150
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Allentown to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $90–170
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Website
- example.com
Bus from Norristown to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- example.com
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 517-333-0400
- [email protected]
- Website
- michiganflyer.com
Bus from DTW McNamara Terminal to East Lansing Marriott
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–35
- Website
- https://www.michiganflyer.com/
- Child 2-16
- $9–11
- Adult
- $22–35
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from East Lansing Michigan Flyer to Greyhound Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–29
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Detroit to Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- example.com
- Phone
- 570.821.3800
- [email protected]
- Website
- martzbus.com
Bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Allentown Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://martzbus.com
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Norristown to Grand Rapids bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, arrive at Harrisburg Bus Station.
Norristown to Grand Rapids train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Norristown to Grand Rapids is 682 miles. It takes approximately 11h 52m to drive from Norristown to Grand Rapids.
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