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

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There are 6 ways to get from Salem to Grand Rapids by train, plane, bus, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Train, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, line 5 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Salem to Chelseatrain train
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane BOS - GRR
    3. Take the bus from Kentwood Station - Woodland to Cesar Chavez/Goodrichbus bus
    6h 12m
    $137–717

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO)plane plane BOS - AZO
    2. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Grand Rapidsbus bus
    9h 51m
    $95–449

  3. Bus via New York

    1. Take the bus from Boston to New York Midtownbus bus
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Toledo Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Toledo to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Greyhound Grand Rapidsbus bus
    25h 34m
    $200–362

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Boston to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train Pere Marquette
    29h 6m
    $381–832

  5. Drive 845.9 mi

    1. Drive from Salem to Grand Rapidscar car 845.9 mi
    14h 40m
    $155–223

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Boston to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Greyhound Grand Rapidsbus bus
    25h 51m
    $159–317

Salem to Grand Rapids by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration25h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$200Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 767.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 12m

What companies run services between Salem, MA, USA and Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA?

You can take a train from Salem to Greyhound Grand Rapids via Chelsea, Chelsea, South Station, Boston, New York Midtown, Toledo, and East Lansing Amtrak Station in around 25h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Salem to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via North Station, North Station, Back Bay, Boston, and Chicago Union Station in around 29h 6m.

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