There are 4 ways to get from Sarasota to Grand Rapids by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane SRQ - GRR
6h 6m$234–1,106Drive 1,227.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Sarasota to Grand Rapidscar 1,227.7 mi
22h 35m$224–324Bus
- Take the bus from Bradenton/Sarasota - Mobil Gas Station to University of South Florida - 3801 USF Holly Drbus
- Take the bus from University of South Florida to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicagobus
- Take the bus from Chicago to Grand Rapidsbus
30h 44mBus, train (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Sarasota Amtrak Bus Stop to Tampabus
- Take the train from Tampa to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain
2d 1h$628–1,352
Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sarasota to Grand Rapids is to drive which costs $220 - $330 and takes 22h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Sarasota to Grand Rapids is to fly which takes 6h 6m and costs $230 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Sarasota to Grand Rapids. However, there are services departing from Fruitville Rd @ Fletcher Ave and arriving at Grand Rapids via Bradenton/Sarasota - Mobil Gas Station, University of South Florida, Atlanta Bus Station and Chicago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 44m.
The distance between Sarasota and Grand Rapids is 1110 miles. The road distance is 1234.8 miles.
The best way to get from Sarasota to Grand Rapids without a car is to bus which takes 30h 44m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 6m to get from Sarasota to Grand Rapids, including transfers.
Sarasota to Grand Rapids bus services, operated by RedCoach, depart from Bradenton/Sarasota - Mobil Gas Station.
The best way to get from Sarasota to Grand Rapids is to fly which takes 6h 6m and costs $230 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 30h 44m.
Sarasota to Grand Rapids bus services, operated by RedCoach, arrive at University of South Florida - 3801 USF Holly Dr station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sarasota to Grand Rapids is 1235 miles. It takes approximately 22h 35m to drive from Sarasota to Grand Rapids.
What companies run services between Sarasota, FL, USA and Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA?
Allegiant Air, Delta, and American 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 @ Fletcher Ave to Grand Rapids via Cattlemen Rd @ Fruitville Rd, Bradenton/Sarasota - Mobil Gas Station, University of South Florida, Atlanta Bus Station, and Chicago in around 30h 44m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $240–1,100
Flights from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,100
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $230–1,100
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,100
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Tampa to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $550–1,200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 877 733 0724
- Website
- redcoachusa.com
Bus from Bradenton/Sarasota - Mobil Gas Station to University of South Florida - 3801 USF Holly Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–29
- Website
- https://www.redcoachusa.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from University of South Florida to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–120
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–190
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago to Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–220
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Sarasota Amtrak Bus Stop to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–30
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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