There are 6 ways to get from Sanford to Grand Rapids by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus
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Fly Orlando Sanford to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
best- Fly from Orlando Sanford (SFB) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane SFB - GRR
4h 44m$160–752Fly Orlando Sanford to Bishop International Airport, bus
cheapest- Fly from Orlando Sanford (SFB) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane SFB - FNT
- Take the bus from Flint Station to Greyhound Grand Rapidsbus
6h 16m$149–539Bus
- Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus
31h 49m$230–436Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Deland to Chicago Union Stationtrain Floridian
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain Pere Marquette
44h 20m$553–1,223Drive 1,157 mi
- Drive from Sanford to Grand Rapidscar 1,157 mi
21h 51m$212–305Train to Orlando, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Take the train from Sanford to Sand Lake Roadtrain
- Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane MCO - GRR
7h 19m$189–660
Sanford to Grand Rapids by train, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sanford to Grand Rapids is to drive which costs $210 - $310 and takes 21h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Sanford to Grand Rapids is to fly which takes 4h 44m and costs $160 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Sanford to Grand Rapids station. However, there are services departing from N Garland Ave & W Amelia St and arriving at Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Orlando Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Sanford to Grand Rapids station. However, there are services departing from Sanford and arriving at Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Deland and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44h 20m.
The distance between Sanford and Grand Rapids is 1023 miles. The road distance is 1163.7 miles.
The best way to get from Sanford to Grand Rapids without a car is to bus which takes 31h 49m and costs $230 - $440.
It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Sanford to Grand Rapids, including transfers.
Sanford to Grand Rapids bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Orlando Bus Station.
Sanford to Grand Rapids train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Deland station.
The best way to get from Sanford to Grand Rapids is to fly which takes 4h 44m and costs $160 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $230 - $440 and takes 31h 49m, you could also train, which costs $550 - $1,300 and takes 44h 20m.
What companies run services between Sanford, FL, USA and Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA?
Allegiant Air flies from Orlando Sanford (SFB) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) 4 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sanford to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via LYNX Central, N Garland Ave & W Amelia St, N John Young Pkwy & Business Center Blvd, Orlando Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 31h 49m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Orlando to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Orlando to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Orlando Sanford to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Thursday, Sunday, Friday, and Monday
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Orlando Sanford to Bishop International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- When
- Monday, Friday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–450
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Orlando to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Orlando to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Orlando to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $180–650
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Orlando to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Deland to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 37h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $500–1,100
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 855-724-5411
- [email protected]
- Website
- SunRail
Train from Sanford to Sand Lake Road
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- SunRail
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Orlando Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–180
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Orlando Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–210
- Website
- Greyhound
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
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Flint Station to Greyhound Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–45
- Website
- Indian Trails
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More Questions & Answers
Sanford to Grand Rapids bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.
Sanford to Grand Rapids train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sanford to Grand Rapids is 1164 miles. It takes approximately 21h 51m to drive from Sanford to Grand Rapids.
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