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

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There are 8 ways to get from Portland 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
    9h 25m
    $247–1,007

  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
    11h 54m
    $155–629

  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 3h
    $794–1,576

  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 6h
    $418–788

  5. Drive 2,263.4 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Grand Rapidscar car 2,263.4 mi
    35h 55m
    $414–597

  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
    11h 31m
    $170–588

  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
    11h 26m
    $193–681

  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
    8h 10m
    $203–653

Portland to Grand Rapids by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration2d 3hAverage Duration
Ticket$794Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,852 mi
  • Duration: 9h 25m

What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Portland to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Chicago Union Station in around 2d 3h.

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