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How to get fromThunder Bay to Grand Rapidsby plane, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Thunder Bay to Grand Rapids by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane YQT - GRR
    8h 52m
    $162–746

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Thunder Bay to Sault Ste Mariebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sault Ste. Marie, MI to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St. Ignace to Grand Rapidsbus bus
    19h 54m
    $86–202

  3. Drive 712.8 mi

    1. Drive from Thunder Bay to Grand Rapidscar car 712.8 mi
    13h 52m
    $164–236

Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) flights

Calendar38Weekly Planes
Duration8h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$158Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 434.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 52m

What companies run services between Thunder Bay, ON, Canada and Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA?

WestJet, Delta, and six other airlines fly from Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thunder Bay to Grand Rapids via Sault Ste Marie, Sault Ste. Marie, MI, and St. Ignace in around 19h 54m.

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