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How to get fromSault Ste. Marie to Grand Rapidsby bus, car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Sault Ste. Marie to Grand Rapids by bus, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Sault Ste. Marie, MI to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus 1489
    2. Take the bus from St. Ignace to Grand Rapidsbus bus 1484
    9h 39m
    $51–102

  2. Drive 278.7 mi

    1. Drive from Sault Ste. Marie to Grand Rapidscar car 278.7 mi
    5h
    $64–93

  3. Fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    1. Fly from Chippewa County International Airport (CIU) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane CIU - GRR
    7h 23m
    $99–562

  4. Fly to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chippewa County International Airport (CIU) to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO)plane plane CIU - AZO
    2. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Grand Rapidsbus bus
    10h 42m
    $72–364

Chippewa County International Airport (CIU) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) flights

Calendar31Weekly Planes
Duration6h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$94Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Sault Ste. Marie to Grand Rapids.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 312.7 mi
  • Duration: 9h 39m

What companies run services between Sault Ste. Marie, ON, Canada and Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Sault Ste. Marie to Grand Rapids via Sault Ste. Marie, MI and St. Ignace in around 9h 39m. Alternatively, Delta and United Airlines fly from Chippewa County International Airport (CIU) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) 4 times a day.

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