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

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There are 5 ways to get from Sarasota to Grand Rapids by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport

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    1. Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane SRQ - GRR
    5h 59m
    $99–466

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center to Tampa Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus bus
    35h 31m

  3. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Sarasota Amtrak Bus Stop to Tampabus bus
    2. Take the train from Tampa to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    2d 1h

  4. Drive  1,226.2 mi

    1. Drive from Sarasota to Grand Rapidscar car 1,226.2 mi
    22h 35m
    $217–313

  5. Amtrak Thruway to Punta Gorda Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Sarasota Amtrak Bus Stop to Port Charlottebus bus
    2. Fly from Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane PGD - GRR
    8h 9m

Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) flights

Calendar38Weekly Planes
Duration5h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$95Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,104.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 59m

What companies run services between Sarasota, FL, USA and Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA?

Allegiant Air, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fruitville Rd @ N Lime Ave to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Cattlemen Transit Station, Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center, Tampa Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 35h 31m.

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