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

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

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  1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport

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    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane PHL - GRR
    5h 35m
    $97–558

  2. Bus via Detroit

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Allentown Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Allentown to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Detroit to Grand Rapidsbus bus
    22h 40m
    $161–262

  3. Train via Washington (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    26h 4m
    $538–1,436

  4. Drive  692 mi

    1. Drive from Philadelphia to Grand Rapidscar car 692 mi
    12h 9m
    $127–183

  5. Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane BWI - GRR
    6h 10m
    $103–1,072

  6. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane EWR - GRR
    6h 21m
    $117–480

  7. Train to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane DCA - GRR
    7h 19m
    $134–1,244

  8. Train to Laguardia Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane LGA - GRR
    7h 55m
    $128–1,167

  9. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2642
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    25h 13m

  10. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train Pere Marquette
    32h 14m
    $672–1,035

Philadelphia to Grand Rapids by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration22h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$161Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 595 mi
  • Duration: 5h 35m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Grand Rapids via Allentown Transportation Center, Allentown, and Detroit in around 22h 40m.

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