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

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There are 8 ways to get from Santa Monica to Grand Rapids by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane LAX - GRR
    9h 29m
    $105–317

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train Pere Marquette
    2d 3h
    $1,297–2,052

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus bus
    2d 7h

  4. Drive  2,188.3 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Grand Rapidscar car 2,188.3 mi
    34h 31m
    $400–577

  5. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane BUR - GRR
    10h 45m
    $118–508

  6. Fly Long Beach Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane LGB - GRR
    11h 34m
    $180–760

  7. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane LAX - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    11h 48m
    $228–758

  8. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LAX - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    12h 1m
    $201–521

Santa Monica to Grand Rapids by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 3hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,297Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,896.5 mi
  • Duration: 9h 29m

What companies run services between Santa Monica, CA, USA and Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and three other airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 5th / Santa Monica to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Cesar E Chavez / Alameda, Los Angeles, and Chicago Union Station in around 2d 3h.

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