There are 5 ways to get from San Luis Obispo to Grand Rapids by plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
best- Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane SBP - GRR
10h 9m$204–856Bus, train
- Take the bus from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus
2d 5h$790–1,639Bus
- Take the bus from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus
2d 9h$420–774Drive 2,308.9 mi
- Drive from San Luis Obispo to Grand Rapidscar 2,308.9 mi
36h 59m$422–609Bus to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, fly
- Take the bus from San Luis Obispo to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stopbus
- Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane SBA - GRR
11h 25m$230–855
San Luis Obispo to Grand Rapids by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Luis Obispo to Grand Rapids is to fly which costs $200 - $900 and takes 10h 9m.
The fastest way to get from San Luis Obispo to Grand Rapids is to fly which takes 10h 9m and costs $200 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from San Luis Obispo to Grand Rapids station. However, there are services departing from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum and arriving at Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Los Angeles Union Station, St Louis Bus Station and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 9h.
The distance between San Luis Obispo and Grand Rapids is 1971 miles. The road distance is 2322.4 miles.
The best way to get from San Luis Obispo to Grand Rapids without a car is to bus and train which takes 2 days 5h and costs $750 - $1,700.
It takes approximately 10h 9m to get from San Luis Obispo to Grand Rapids, including transfers.
San Luis Obispo to Grand Rapids bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum station.
The best way to get from San Luis Obispo to Grand Rapids is to fly which takes 10h 9m and costs $200 - $900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $420 - $800 and takes 2 days 9h.
San Luis Obispo to Grand Rapids bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Grand Rapids is 3h ahead of San Luis Obispo. It is currently 10:58 PM in San Luis Obispo and 1:58 AM in Grand Rapids.
What companies run services between San Luis Obispo, CA, USA and Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA?
United Airlines, American Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Los Angeles Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 2d 9h.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–850
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–800
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–800
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–850
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–900
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–900
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–800
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $200–850
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $190–800
Flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 50m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $700–1,500
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from San Luis Obispo to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $280–550
- Website
- Greyhound
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
Need to know: Greyhound
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between San Luis Obispo to Grand Rapids is 2322 miles. It takes approximately 36h 59m to drive from San Luis Obispo to Grand Rapids.
There are 158+ hotels available in Grand Rapids.









