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

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There are 10 ways to get from Tampa to Grand Rapids by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly Tampa to Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane TPA - GRR
    8h 12m
    $186–856

  2. Fly Tampa to Detroit, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane TPA - DTW
    2. Take the bus from DTW McNamara Terminal to East Lansing Marriottbus bus
    3. Take the bus from East Lansing Michigan Flyer to Greyhound Grand Rapidsbus bus
    10h 10m
    $154–866

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicagobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago to Grand Rapidsbus bus
    27h 55m

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Tampa to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train Pere Marquette
    46h
    $640–1,291

  5. Drive 1,179 mi

    1. Drive from Tampa to Grand Rapidscar car 1,179 mi
    21h 43m
    $216–311

  6. Bus to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane SRQ - GRR
    8h 16m
    $245–1,122

  7. Line 300 bus to Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, line 5 bus

    1. Take the bus from Marion Transit Parking Lot to Psta 34Th St Complex - Shelter - Dbus bus
    2. Fly from Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport (PIE) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane PIE - GRR
    3. Take the bus from Kentwood Station - Woodland to Cesar Chavez/Goodrichbus bus
    7h 8m
    $179–809

  8. Drive to Orlando Sanford, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    1. Drive from Tampa to Orlando-Sanford-Airport-SFBcar car
    2. Fly from Orlando Sanford (SFB) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane SFB - GRR
    6h 43m
    $183–832

  9. Train to Orlando, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    1. Take the train from Tampa to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane MCO - GRR
    8h 46m
    $222–758

  10. Fly Tampa to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane TPA - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    10h 21m
    $157–580

Tampa (TPA) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) flights

Calendar109Weekly Planes
Duration5h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$183Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,066.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h 12m

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

Delta, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Tampa (TPA) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tampa Bus Station to Grand Rapids via Atlanta Bus Station and Chicago in around 27h 55m.

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