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How to get fromWashington to Grand Rapidsby plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, train, or subway

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There are 6 ways to get from Washington to Grand Rapids by plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, train, or subway

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  1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

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    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane DCA - GRR
    3h 53m
    $102–567

  2. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly

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    1. Take the subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane IAD - GRR
    7h 36m
    $66–377

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Toledo to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from East Lansing to Grand Rapidsbus bus
    18h 35m

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train Pere Marquette
    22h 52m
    $519–801

  5. Drive  620.7 mi

    1. Drive from Washington to Grand Rapidscar car 620.7 mi
    11h 38m
    $114–164

  6. Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane BWI - GRR
    5h 20m
    $81–989

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) flights

Calendar74Weekly Planes
Duration3h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$98Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 537.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 53m

What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Washington Union Station to Grand Rapids via Toledo, East Lansing Amtrak Station, and East Lansing in around 18h 35m.

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