Getting Around Grand Rapids
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Grand Rapids Airport information
Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)
Approximate taxi fare: $35.79 USD
Conveniently located about 15 miles outside of downtown Grand Rapids and DeVos Place, the Gerald R. Ford International Airport enjoys the title of Michigan's second-busiest commercial airport. Spanning two concourses and 13 gates, the airport serves 140 daily scheduled nonstop flights to and from 30+ major market destinations, including Chicago, Washington DC, New York, Atlanta, Toronto, Denver and Las Vegas. Airport amenities include a variety of food, beverage and retail options, conference and meeting room rentals, Wi-Fi service and 9,850 public parking spaces with valet, short-term, long-term and economy parking options.
Airline carriers serving Gerald R. Ford International Airport:
Southwest
Allegiant Air
American Airlines
Delta Air Lines
United Airlines
Southwest
Sun Country
Frontier
Approximate taxi fare: $35.79 USD
Conveniently located about 15 miles outside of downtown Grand Rapids and DeVos Place, the Gerald R. Ford International Airport enjoys the title of Michigan's second-busiest commercial airport. Spanning two concourses and 13 gates, the airport serves 140 daily scheduled nonstop flights to and from 30+ major market destinations, including Chicago, Washington DC, New York, Atlanta, Toronto, Denver and Las Vegas. Airport amenities include a variety of food, beverage and retail options, conference and meeting room rentals, Wi-Fi service and 9,850 public parking spaces with valet, short-term, long-term and economy parking options.
Airline carriers serving Gerald R. Ford International Airport:
Southwest
Allegiant Air
American Airlines
Delta Air Lines
United Airlines
Southwest
Sun Country
Frontier
Grand Rapids Train information
Amtrak
Grand Rapids' Amtrak station, located at 431 Wealthy Street SW, is open daily from 6:30 AM to 8 AM and 9:30 PM to 10:30 PM. The station serves Amtrak’s three-line Michigan Services route, which provides daily service between Chicago and Grand Rapids.
Grand Rapids' Amtrak station, located at 431 Wealthy Street SW, is open daily from 6:30 AM to 8 AM and 9:30 PM to 10:30 PM. The station serves Amtrak’s three-line Michigan Services route, which provides daily service between Chicago and Grand Rapids.
Grand Rapids Ground information
The Rapid
The Rapid serves as Grand Rapid's fixed-route, energy-efficient public bus system. Running along 27 routes, The Rapid provides direct service to DeVos Place along Route 11 (Plainfield), as well as direct weekday service to the Gerald R. Ford International Airport along Route 17 (Woodland Mall/Airport). The Rapid one-ride fare is $1.50 for adults and free for children under 42 inches tall. Unlimited one-day travel costs $4.60, while a four-day pass costs $11.50 and a 31-day pass $40. Ten-ride passes are $11.50 for adults and $9 for students.
Greyhound
Grand Rapids' Greyhound station shares The Rapid Central Station facility at 250 Grandville SW. The station is open daily from 6:30 AM to 7:30 PM. A second Greyhound stop is located at the city's Amtrak station at 431 Wealthy Street SW.
Rental Cars
On-airport rental car companies represented at Gerald R. Ford International Airport include Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Hertz and National/Alamo.
Taxi
Visitors traveling to Grand Rapids via Gerald R. Ford International Airport should expect to pay approximately $35 in taxi fare.
The Rapid serves as Grand Rapid's fixed-route, energy-efficient public bus system. Running along 27 routes, The Rapid provides direct service to DeVos Place along Route 11 (Plainfield), as well as direct weekday service to the Gerald R. Ford International Airport along Route 17 (Woodland Mall/Airport). The Rapid one-ride fare is $1.50 for adults and free for children under 42 inches tall. Unlimited one-day travel costs $4.60, while a four-day pass costs $11.50 and a 31-day pass $40. Ten-ride passes are $11.50 for adults and $9 for students.
Greyhound
Grand Rapids' Greyhound station shares The Rapid Central Station facility at 250 Grandville SW. The station is open daily from 6:30 AM to 7:30 PM. A second Greyhound stop is located at the city's Amtrak station at 431 Wealthy Street SW.
Rental Cars
On-airport rental car companies represented at Gerald R. Ford International Airport include Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Hertz and National/Alamo.
Taxi
Visitors traveling to Grand Rapids via Gerald R. Ford International Airport should expect to pay approximately $35 in taxi fare.
