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

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There are 5 ways to get from Saint Paul to Grand Rapids by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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  1. Fly, line 5 bus

    best
    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane MSP - GRR
    2. Take the bus from Kentwood Station - Woodland to Cesar Chavez/Goodrichbus bus
    4h 52m
    $116–656

  2. Drive 574.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Saint Paul to Grand Rapidscar car 574.7 mi
    9h 28m
    $105–152

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Borealis / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train Pere Marquette
    12h 36m
    $189–388

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0150
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Grand Rapidsbus bus FlixBus 2552
    12h 40m

  5. Bus via Park Ridge

    1. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Chicagobus bus Greyhound US0150
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    12h 55m
    $132–222

Saint Paul to Grand Rapids by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration12h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$189Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 427.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 52m

What companies run services between Saint Paul, MN, USA and Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA?

You can take a train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Chicago Union Station in around 12h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Grand Rapids via Chicago Bus Station in around 12h 40m.

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