Rome2Rio

How to get fromOttawa to Grand Rapidsby plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus), car, or taxi

Find Transport to Grand Rapids

See all options

There are 10 ways to get from Ottawa to Grand Rapids by plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus), car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane YOW - GRR
    9h 1m
    $82–417

  2. Fly Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO)plane plane YOW - AZO
    2. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Grand Rapidsbus bus
    12h 19m
    $75–399

  3. Train, bus via London

    1. Take the train from Ottawa to Toronto Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Londontrain train
    3. Take the train from London to Sarniatrain train
    4. Take the train from Port Huron Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain train
    5. Take the bus from East Lansing to Grand Rapidsbus bus
    15h 56m
    $161–653

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ottawa to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2710
    2. Take the bus from Detroit to Grand Rapidsbus bus It 21
    18h
    $108–177

  5. Drive  595.9 mi

    1. Drive from Ottawa to Grand Rapidscar car 595.9 mi
    10h 50m
    $137–197

  6. Train to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    1. Take the train from Ottawa to Dorvaltrain train
    2. Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane YUL - GRR
    9h 47m
    $97–668

  7. Fly Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane YOW - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    10h 45m
    $323–1,241

  8. Fly Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Windsor Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Windsor Airport (YQG)plane plane YOW - YQG
    2. Take the bus from Detroit to Grand Rapidsbus bus
    11h 16m
    $217–407

  9. Fly Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Muskegon, taxi

    1. Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Muskegon (MKG)plane plane YOW - MKG
    2. Take the taxi from Muskegon (MKG) to Grand Rapidstaxi taxi
    7h 16m
    $158–513

  10. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Ottawa to Toronto Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Windsortrain train
    3. Take the train from Detroit to Kalamazootrain train
    4. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Grand Rapidsbus bus
    16h 3m
    $174–558

Ottawa to Grand Rapids by train, car, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration15h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$161Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Ottawa to Grand Rapids.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 538.6 mi
  • Duration: 9h 1m

What companies run services between Ottawa, ON, Canada and Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA?

United Airlines, WestJet, and Delta fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ottawa to Grand Rapids via Detroit in around 18h.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Booking & Getting There