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It is easy to negotiate Grand Rapids via automobile. Interstates 96 and 196, as well as US Highway 131, provide quick access to the city center, which is bisected by the Grand River. City streets are laid out in a loose grid; a good map should be all you need to find your way around town.
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Bus: Grand Rapids Area Transit Authority (GRATA) (616-776-1100) provides bus service in the Grand Rapids metropolitan area. Buses run from 5:45 AM to 11:30 PM on weekdays, from 6:30 AM to 10 PM on Saturdays, 8 AM to 7 PM on Sundays. Basic cash fare is $1.30; discount multiple ticket books are available. Taxi: Your best bet for quick service is to call a cab for dispatch. The city-determined fare is a $2.50 drop-charge plus $1.50 per mile. Some taxi firms to try: Yellow Cab Company (616-459-4646).
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Gerald R. Ford International Airport is located southeast of Grand Rapids on Interstate 96, which provides a direct highway link with the city's center. Transportation from the airport to downtown Grand Rapids:Both taxi and limousine service is available at the airport, but many hotels provide courtesy shuttle service as well. Check with your hotel when you make your reservations.
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