There are 4 ways to get from Union Pier to Grand Rapids by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, train, or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain Pere Marquette
2h 48m$121–165Drive 105.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Union Pier to Grand Rapidscar 105.1 mi
1h 44m$20–28Bus
- Take the bus from New Buffalo Station to Kalamazoobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo to Grand Rapidsbus It 74 / ...
3h 11mTrain, bus
- Take the train from New Buffalo Station to Kalamazootrain Wolverine / ...
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo to Grand Rapidsbus It 74 / ...
3h 18m$65–106
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Union Pier to Grand Rapids is to drive which costs $19 - $28 and takes 1h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Union Pier to Grand Rapids is to drive which takes 1h 44m and costs $19 - $28.
No, there is no direct bus from Union Pier station to Grand Rapids. However, there are services departing from New Buffalo Station and arriving at Grand Rapids via Kalamazoo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Union Pier station to Grand Rapids station. However, there are services departing from St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station and arriving at Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.
The distance between Union Pier and Grand Rapids is 112 miles. The road distance is 105.7 miles.
The best way to get from Union Pier to Grand Rapids without a car is to train which takes 2h 48m and costs $120 - $170.
It takes approximately 2h 48m to get from Union Pier to Grand Rapids, including transfers.
Union Pier to Grand Rapids bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from New Buffalo Station.
Union Pier to Grand Rapids train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station.
The best way to get from Union Pier to Grand Rapids is to train which takes 2h 48m and costs $120 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 11m.
What companies run services between Union Pier, MI, USA and Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station once daily. Tickets cost $45–75 and the journey takes 2h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Union Pier to Grand Rapids via New Buffalo Station and Kalamazoo in around 3h 11m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Buffalo Station to Kalamazoo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from New Buffalo Station to Kalamazoo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Kalamazoo to Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–24
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Kalamazoo to Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–24
- Website
- Indian Trails
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Booking & Getting There
Union Pier to Grand Rapids bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Kalamazoo station.
Union Pier to Grand Rapids train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Union Pier to Grand Rapids is 106 miles. It takes approximately 1h 44m to drive from Union Pier to Grand Rapids.
There are 155+ hotels available in Grand Rapids.