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

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There are 10 ways to get from Oakland to Grand Rapids by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Oakland International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane OAK - GRR
    9h 12m
    $289–1,210

  2. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Detroit, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane SFO - DTW
    2. Take the bus from DTW McNamara Terminal to East Lansing Marriottbus bus
    3. Take the bus from East Lansing Michigan Flyer to Greyhound Grand Rapidsbus bus
    11h 59m
    $163–627

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Oakland to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Grand Rapidsbus bus
    2d 5h

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Emeryville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train Pere Marquette
    2d 9h
    $838–1,687

  5. Drive 2,280 mi

    1. Drive from Oakland to Grand Rapidscar car 2,280 mi
    35h 25m
    $417–601

  6. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane SFO - GRR
    9h 59m
    $245–967

  7. BART to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    1. Take the subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to Milpitassubway subway
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane SJC - GRR
    10h 34m
    $284–1,116

  8. Fly Oakland International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane OAK - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    11h 23m
    $215–734

  9. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SFO - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    11h 45m
    $271–581

  10. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SFO - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    12h 7m
    $188–418

Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) flights

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration7h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$288Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,972.2 mi
  • Duration: 9h 12m

What companies run services between Oakland, CA, USA and Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA?

Southwest Airlines flies from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oakland to Grand Rapids via Sparks Transit Center, Denver Union Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 2d 5h.

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