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Grand Rapids Public Museum
Major downtown museum with science, history, and culture exhibits, plus a planetarium and traveling shows for all ages.
Cheapest price
€56
Average price
€56
Fastest journey
7 h 55 m
Average duration
7 h 55 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
296 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Sandusky, OH to Grand Rapids, MI is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sandusky, OH to Grand Rapids, MI will cost around €56 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €56.
It's difficult to get from Sandusky, OH to Grand Rapids, MI without transferring at least once.


Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sandusky, OH to Grand Rapids, MI among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €74. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 7h 40m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €74, and a flight costs an average of €317.
Distance: 183 miles (296 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€74 Average price Cheapest | €107 Average price | €317 Average price |
8h 10m Average total duration Fastest 7h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 17h 17m Average total duration 16h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 35m Average total duration 8h 35m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Sandusky, OH to Grand Rapids, MI:
A bus is €33 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sandusky, OH to Grand Rapids, MI costing on average €107.
A bus is €243 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Sandusky, OH to Grand Rapids, MI costing on average €317.
Other travel options to Grand Rapids, MI take longer:
Flight takes on average 8h 35m.
Train takes on average 16h 47m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound USA | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 02:25PM | Duration 7h55 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €56 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €74 |
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Buses from Sandusky, OH to Grand Rapids, MI run on average 1 times per day, taking around 7h 40m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €74 if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 06:25, the last at 14:50. The fastest bus covers the 183 miles (296 km) distance in 7h 40m.
Distance 183 miles (296 km) |
Average bus duration 7h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price €74 |
Buses per day 1 |
Fastest bus 7h 40m |
First bus 6:25 AM |
Last bus 2:50 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Historic residential district filled with Victorian and early twentieth-century homes, ideal for architecture walks and quiet exploration.
Popular lookout in a hilltop park offering one of the best panoramic views of the Grand Rapids skyline.
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Dense spiced cookie bars tied to Dutch baking traditions in West Michigan. Often enjoyed around holidays and found in local bakeries and markets.
A flaky Dutch pastry filled with almond paste. It is a classic regional favorite in Grand Rapids due to the area's strong Dutch immigrant roots.
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Historic downtown brewery known for classic Grand Rapids craft beer and hearty pub fare in a lively, landmark setting.
Moderate for U.S. city breaks: hotels and dining are mid-priced, parking adds costs, and local transit is limited so many visitors use cars or rideshares.
Tip 18-20% at restaurants, 15-20% for taxis and rideshares, and $1-2 per drink or coffee is common at cafes and bars.
Official public transport app
Grand Rapids Greyhound Terminal -> Rosa Parks Circle, Grand Rapids, MI
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