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

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There are 8 ways to get from Raleigh to Grand Rapids by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport

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    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane RDU - GRR
    7h 20m
    $126–706

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

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    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO)plane plane RDU - AZO
    2. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Grand Rapidsbus bus
    9h 43m
    $84–428

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Greyhound Grand Rapidsbus bus
    25h 30m
    $140–281

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Toledotrain train
    2. Take the bus from Toledo to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Greyhound Grand Rapidsbus bus
    26h 51m
    $288–600

  5. Drive 763.3 mi

    1. Drive from Raleigh to Grand Rapidscar car 763.3 mi
    14h 19m
    $140–202

  6. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane RDU - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    9h 31m
    $202–340

  7. Train to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane CLT - GRR
    9h 17m
    $187–862

  8. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane RDU - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    10h 7m
    $220–868

Raleigh to Grand Rapids by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration25h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$140Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 629.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 20m

What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from GoRaleigh Station to Greyhound Grand Rapids via Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh Bus Station, Charlotte Bus Station, and Detroit Bus Station in around 25h 30m.

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