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How to get fromPortland Airport (PDX) to Grand Rapidsby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), car, bus, train, or taxi

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There are 9 ways to get from Portland Airport (PDX) to Grand Rapids by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), car, bus, train, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane PDX - GRR
    7h 54m
    $240–957

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO)plane plane PDX - AZO
    2. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Grand Rapidsbus bus
    10h 23m
    $152–590

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Portland to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train Pere Marquette
    2d 4h
    $758–1,623

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Pasco Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Pasco Bus Stop to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus bus
    2d 7h
    $411–786

  5. Drive 2,258.9 mi

    1. Drive from Portland Airport (PDX) to Grand Rapidscar car 2,258.9 mi
    35h 53m
    $413–596

  6. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane PDX - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    10h
    $248–416

  7. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane PDX - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    9h 55m
    $189–652

  8. Fly to Muskegon, taxi

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Muskegon (MKG)plane plane PDX - MKG
    2. Take the taxi from Muskegon (MKG) to Grand Rapidstaxi taxi
    6h 39m
    $202–590

  9. Fly to Detroit, train, bus

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane PDX - DTW
    2. Take the train from Dearborn to Kalamazootrain train
    3. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Grand Rapidsbus bus
    10h 53m
    $241–867

Portland Airport (PDX) to Grand Rapids by tram, foot, and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 4hAverage Duration
Ticket$758Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,841.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 54m

What companies run services between Portland Airport (PDX), USA and Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA?

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Portland Int'l Airport station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Rose Quarter TC station, Portland, and Chicago Union Station in around 2d 4h.

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