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

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There are 7 ways to get from Tacoma to Grand Rapids by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, 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 42m
    $107–467

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Commerce St Station - Zone D to 4th Ave S & Jackson Stbus bus 594 / ...
    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
    $1,298–2,053

  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
    $403–581

  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 46m
    $243–441

  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 33m
    $195–598

  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 18m
    $183–573

Tacoma to Grand Rapids by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 4hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,298Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,836.4 mi
  • Duration: 9h 42m

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

Delta, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Commerce St Station - Zone D to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Bus Wy & Royal Brougham St, Seattle Bus Station, Denver Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 2d 8h.

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