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How to get fromTacoma to Grand Rapidsby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, train, or taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Tacoma to Grand Rapids by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, train, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport

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    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane SEA - GRR
    9h 34m
    $107–467

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Tacoma Dome Station to King Street Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Seattle to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    2d 4h
    $1,317–2,083

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Commerce St Station - Zone D to Bus Wy & Royal Brougham Stbus bus 594 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus bus
    2d 8h

  4. Drive  2,203.9 mi

    1. Drive from Tacoma to Grand Rapidscar car 2,203.9 mi
    35h 33m
    $377–545

  5. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SEA - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    11h 45m
    $263–421

  6. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SEA - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    11h 28m
    $210–638

  7. Fly to Muskegon, taxi

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Muskegon (MKG)plane plane SEA - MKG
    2. Take the taxi from Muskegon (MKG) to Grand Rapidstaxi taxi
    8h 24m
    $193–573

Tacoma to Grand Rapids by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration2d 4hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,317Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,836.4 mi
  • Duration: 9h 34m

What companies run services between Tacoma, WA, USA and Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Tacoma Dome Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via King Street Station, Seattle, and Chicago Union Station in around 2d 4h.

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