There are 3 ways to get from Battle Creek to Alma by train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Battle Creek to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain Blue Water
- Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Alma, MIbus 1488
3h 47m$25–56Drive 99.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Battle Creek to Almacar 99.1 mi
1h 53m$19–27Bus
- Take the bus from Battle Creek to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Alma College Bookstorebus 1488
4h 2m$28–51
Battle Creek to Alma by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Battle Creek to Alma is to drive which costs $18 - $27 and takes 1h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Battle Creek to Alma is to drive which takes 1h 53m and costs $18 - $27.
No, there is no direct bus from Battle Creek to Alma. However, there are services departing from Battle Creek and arriving at Alma College Bookstore via East Lansing, MI. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.
The distance between Battle Creek and Alma is 102 miles. The road distance is 99.7 miles.
The best way to get from Battle Creek to Alma without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 47m and costs $25 - $60.
It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Battle Creek to Alma, including transfers.
Battle Creek to Alma bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Battle Creek station.
Battle Creek to Alma bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at East Lansing Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Battle Creek to Alma is 100 miles. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from Battle Creek to Alma.
There are five+ hotels available in Alma.
What companies run services between Battle Creek, MI, USA and Alma, MI, USA?
You can take a bus from Battle Creek to Alma College Bookstore via East Lansing Amtrak Station and East Lansing, MI in around 4h 2m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Battle Creek to East Lansing Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from East Lansing, MI to Alma, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–25
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from East Lansing, MI to Alma College Bookstore
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–26
- Website
- Indian Trails
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Battle Creek to East Lansing Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $17–25
- Website
- Amtrak
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