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

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There are 9 ways to get from San Francisco to Grand Rapids by plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane SFO - GRR
    9h 41m
    $234–916

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SFO - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    11h 49m
    $187–417

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus bus
    2d 6h
    $405–771

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Richmond to Chicago Union Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train Pere Marquette
    2d 10h
    $810–1,726

  5. Drive 2,286 mi

    1. Drive from San Francisco to Grand Rapidscar car 2,286 mi
    35h 33m
    $418–603

  6. Fly Oakland International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane OAK - GRR
    9h 25m
    $280–1,112

  7. Caltrain to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane SJC - GRR
    10h 39m
    $266–1,118

  8. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SFO - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    11h 27m
    $250–550

  9. Fly Oakland International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane OAK - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    11h 36m
    $206–736

San Francisco to Grand Rapids by bus and foot

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration2d 6hAverage Duration
Ticket$405Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,988.6 mi
  • Duration: 9h 41m

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

Delta, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Sparks Transit Center, Denver Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 2d 6h.

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