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

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There are 10 ways to get from San Jose to Grand Rapids by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, subway, or train

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  1. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport

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    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane SJC - GRR
    9h 10m
    $276–1,106

  2. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SJC - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    11h 33m
    $170–608

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Oaklandbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Oakland to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Grand Rapidsbus bus
    2d 7h

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Emeryvilletrain train
    2. Take the train from Emeryville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    2d 11h
    $821–1,752

  5. Drive 2,314.5 mi

    1. Drive from San Jose to Grand Rapidscar car 2,314.5 mi
    36h 3m
    $423–611

  6. BART to Oakland International Airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    1. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Coliseumsubway subway
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane OAK - GRR
    9h 46m
    $293–1,216

  7. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane SFO - GRR
    10h 21m
    $250–974

  8. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SJC - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    11h 6m
    $202–730

  9. BART to Oakland International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Coliseumsubway subway
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane OAK - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    11h 57m
    $219–740

  10. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SFO - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    12h 29m
    $193–425

Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) flights

Calendar72Weekly Planes
Duration7h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$270Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,959.6 mi
  • Duration: 9h 10m

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

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Grand Rapids via Oakland, Sparks Transit Center, Denver Union Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 2d 7h.

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