There are 11 ways to get from Pasadena to Grand Rapids by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), car, tram, or train
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Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
best- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane LAX - GRR
10h 12m$253–769Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LAX - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain
12h 22m$186–520Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain Southwest Chief / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain Pere Marquette
2d 1h$757–1,622Bus
- Take the bus from El Monte Bus Stop to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus
2d 5h$392–727Drive 2,164.4 mi
- Drive from Pasadena to Grand Rapidscar 2,164.4 mi
34h 4m$395–571Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane BUR - GRR
10h 54m$262–1,116Tram to Long Beach Airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Take the tram from Memorial Park Station to Del Amo Stationtram
- Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane LGB - GRR
11h 31m$270–1,110Fly Ontario International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane ONT - GRR
11h 20m$284–867Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane LAX - MDW
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain
12h 9m$189–793Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane SNA - GRR
13h 40m$277–871Fly Ontario International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
- Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane ONT - MDW
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain
13h 28m$210–741
Pasadena to Grand Rapids by tram and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pasadena to Grand Rapids is to fly and train which costs $180 - $550 and takes 12h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Pasadena to Grand Rapids is to fly which takes 10h 12m and costs $250 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Pasadena to Grand Rapids station. However, there are services departing from Colorado / Arroyo Pkwy and arriving at Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via El Monte Bus Stop, St Louis Bus Station and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 5h.
No, there is no direct train from Pasadena station to Grand Rapids station. However, there are services departing from Memorial Park Station and arriving at Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Los Angeles and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 1h.
The distance between Pasadena and Grand Rapids is 1919 miles. The road distance is 2177 miles.
The best way to get from Pasadena to Grand Rapids without a car is to train which takes 2 days 1h and costs $750 - $1,700.
It takes approximately 10h 12m to get from Pasadena to Grand Rapids, including transfers.
Pasadena to Grand Rapids bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from El Monte Bus Stop station.
Pasadena to Grand Rapids train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from Pasadena to Grand Rapids is to fly which takes 10h 12m and costs $250 - $800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $750 - $1,700 and takes 2 days 1h, you could also bus, which costs $390 - $750 and takes 2 days 5h.
What companies run services between Pasadena, CA, USA and Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA?
Southwest Airlines, Delta, and four other airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Memorial Park Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Union Station - Metro A-Line, Los Angeles, and Chicago Union Station in around 2d 1h.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 21m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $240–1,000
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 2m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $240–1,000
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $240–1,000
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 47m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $250–1,100
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $250–1,100
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $250–1,100
Flights from Long Beach Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $260–1,100
Flights from Long Beach Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 38m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $260–1,100
Flights from Long Beach Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $260–1,100
Flights from Ontario International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–1,100
Flights from Ontario International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $270–1,200
Flights from Ontario International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- When
- Monday and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $270–1,200
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–550
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 51m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $130–550
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $130–550
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 26m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $260–1,100
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $260–1,100
Flights from Ontario International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Flights from Ontario International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Saturday, Sunday, Friday, Monday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from Ontario International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 41m
- When
- Tuesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Flights from Ontario International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 57m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Flights from Ontario International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–700
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,000
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,000
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,100
Flights from Ontario International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–1,100
Flights from Ontario International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 44m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $270–1,200
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–450
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 49m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $110–450
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–1,100
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–1,100
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,000
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–1,100
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $280–1,200
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–1,100
Flights from Long Beach Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 23m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $270–1,100
Flights from Ontario International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $300–1,300
Flights from Ontario International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $280–1,200
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–450
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–1,100
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $290–1,200
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–1,100
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–1,100
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,000
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–450
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 43m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $270–1,100
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $290–1,200
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 1m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $240–750
Flights from Ontario International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 54m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $270–850
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 49m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $260–850
- Website
- suncountry.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $250–1,000
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Long Beach Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 37m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $260–1,100
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $700–1,500
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Tram from Memorial Park Station to Del Amo Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from El Monte Bus Stop to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 39h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $280–550
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Website
- Amtrak
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More Questions & Answers
Pasadena to Grand Rapids bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Grand Rapids is 3h ahead of Pasadena. It is currently 3:18 PM in Pasadena and 6:18 PM in Grand Rapids.
Pasadena to Grand Rapids train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pasadena to Grand Rapids is 2177 miles. It takes approximately 34h 4m to drive from Pasadena to Grand Rapids.
There are 149+ hotels available in Grand Rapids.












