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

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

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  1. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Gerald R. Ford International Airport

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    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane SNA - GRR
    8h 16m
    $293–888

  2. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Muskegon, taxi

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    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Muskegon (MKG)plane plane SNA - MKG
    2. Take the taxi from Muskegon (MKG) to Grand Rapidstaxi taxi
    6h 50m
    $239–684

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train Pere Marquette
    2d 1h
    $762–1,629

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus bus
    2d 7h
    $397–739

  5. Drive 2,170.1 mi

    1. Drive from Orange County to Grand Rapidscar car 2,170.1 mi
    34h 13m
    $396–573

  6. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SNA - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    10h 24m
    $276–579

  7. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane LAX - GRR
    10h 46m
    $262–790

Orange County to Grand Rapids by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration2d 1hAverage Duration
Ticket$762Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,870.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 16m

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

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and three other airlines fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Santa Ana to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Fullerton Amtrak Station and Chicago Union Station in around 2d 1h.

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