There are 7 ways to get from Punta Gorda to Grand Rapids by plane, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, 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.
Fly Punta Gorda Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
best- Fly from Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane PGD - GRR
4h 56m$172–814Fly Punta Gorda Airport to Bishop International Airport, bus
cheapest- Fly from Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane PGD - FNT
- Take the bus from Flint to Grand Rapidsbus
6h 34m$158–580Bus
- Take the bus from Port Charlotte Amtrak Bus Stop to Tampabus
- Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus
34h 41m$253–421Bus, train (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Port Charlotte Amtrak Bus Stop to Tampabus
- Take the train from Tampa to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain
2d 1h$519–1,267Drive 1,255.9 mi
- Drive from Punta Gorda to Grand Rapidscar 1,255.9 mi
23h 37m$230–332Taxi, line 09 bus, line 17 bus to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, line 5 bus
- Take the taxi from Punta Gorda to S Sumter Blvd @ S Tamiami Trltaxi
- Take the bus from S Sumter Blvd @ S Tamiami Trl to Venice Train Depotbus
- Take the bus from Venice Train Depot to Downtown Transfer Stationbus
- Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane SRQ - GRR
- Take the bus from Kentwood Station - Woodland to Cesar Chavez/Goodrichbus
8h 31m$273–1,251Taxi to Ft. Myers, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
- Take the taxi from Punta Gorda to Ft-Myers-Airport-RSWtaxi
- Fly from Ft. Myers (RSW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane RSW - MDW
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain
9h 24m$254–797
Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Punta Gorda to Grand Rapids is to drive which costs $220 - $340 and takes 23h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Punta Gorda to Grand Rapids is to fly which takes 4h 56m and costs $170 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Punta Gorda to Grand Rapids station. However, there are services departing from Port Charlotte Amtrak Bus Stop and arriving at Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Nebraska Ave @ Twiggs St, Tampa Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 41m.
The distance between Punta Gorda and Grand Rapids is 1145 miles. The road distance is 1263.3 miles.
The best way to get from Punta Gorda to Grand Rapids without a car is to bus which takes 34h 41m and costs $250 - $430.
It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Punta Gorda to Grand Rapids, including transfers.
Punta Gorda to Grand Rapids bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Port Charlotte Amtrak Bus Stop station.
The best way to get from Punta Gorda to Grand Rapids is to fly which takes 4h 56m and costs $170 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $250 - $430 and takes 34h 41m.
Punta Gorda to Grand Rapids bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Tampa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Punta Gorda to Grand Rapids is 1263 miles. It takes approximately 23h 37m to drive from Punta Gorda to Grand Rapids.
What companies run services between Punta Gorda, FL, USA and Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA?
Allegiant Air flies from Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) 5 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Punta Gorda to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Port Charlotte Amtrak Bus Stop, Tampa, Nebraska Ave @ Twiggs St, Tampa Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 34h 41m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $250–1,300
Flights from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $280–1,400
Flights from Ft. Myers to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Ft. Myers to Chicago Midway International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Ft. Myers to Chicago Midway International Airport via Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Ft. Myers to Chicago Midway International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Tampa to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $440–1,100
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Port Charlotte Amtrak Bus Stop to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Port Charlotte Amtrak Bus Stop to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Website
- Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Estimated price
- $35–140
Gulf Coast Car Service
- Phone
- +1 941-391-8800
- Website
- gulfcoastcarservice.com
Gulf Coast Car Service
- Phone
- +1 941-391-8800
- Website
- gulfcoastcarservice.com
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