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

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

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  1. Fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane SAN - GRR
    7h 54m
    $244–751

  2. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SAN - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    10h 5m
    $166–572

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    2d 3h
    $788–1,687

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus bus
    2d 8h
    $414–768

  5. Drive 2,234.2 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to Grand Rapidscar car 2,234.2 mi
    35h 17m
    $408–589

  6. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SAN - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    9h 50m
    $189–655

San Diego to Grand Rapids by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration2d 3hAverage Duration
Ticket$788Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,865.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 54m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA?

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

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