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How to get fromAnn Arbor to Big Rapidsby bus (Greyhound), car, bus, plane, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Ann Arbor to Big Rapids by bus (Greyhound), car, bus, plane, or train

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ann Arbor to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0160
    2. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Big Rapids, MIbus bus 1484
    5h 38m
    $39–76

  2. Drive 172 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ann Arbor to Big Rapidscar car 172 mi
    3h
    $32–46

  3. Bus, fly, drive

    1. Take the bus from Blake Transit Center to DTW McNamara Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Mbs International Airport (MBS)plane plane DTW - MBS
    3. Drive from Mbs International Airport (MBS) to Big Rapidscar car
    4h 23m
    $62–347

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Kalamazootrain train Wolverine
    2. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Big Rapids, MIbus bus 1484
    5h 41m
    $58–116

  5. Bus via Lansing

    1. Take the bus from Blake Transit Center to East Lansing Marriottbus bus
    2. Take the bus from East Lansing Michigan Flyer to Greyhound Grand Rapidsbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Big Rapidsbus bus
    6h 28m

Detroit (DTW) to Mbs International Airport (MBS) flights

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration58 minAverage Duration
Ticket$41Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 205.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 38m

What companies run services between Ann Arbor, MI, USA and Big Rapids, MI, USA?

You can take a bus from Ann Arbor to Big Rapids via Kalamazoo Metro Transit and Big Rapids, MI in around 5h 38m.

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