There are 4 ways to get from Big Rapids to Jackson by bus (Amtrak), car, bus, train, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Big Rapids, MI to Kalamazoo Metro Transitbus 1484
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo to Jackson Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 16m$46–82Drive 145 mi
cheapest- Drive from Big Rapids to Jacksoncar 145 mi
2h 34m$27–39Bus, train
- Take the bus from Big Rapids, MI to Kalamazoo Metro Transitbus 1484
- Take the train from Kalamazoo to Jackson Stationtrain Wolverine
5h 23m$45–92Bus via Jackson Bus Stop
- Take the bus from Big Rapids, MI to Kalamazoo Metro Transitbus 1484
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Jackson Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0160
5h 38m$33–66
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Big Rapids to Jackson is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Big Rapids to Jackson is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Big Rapids to Jackson station. However, there are services departing from Big Rapids, MI and arriving at Jackson Station via Kalamazoo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.
The distance between Big Rapids and Jackson is 175 miles. The road distance is 145.8 miles.
The best way to get from Big Rapids to Jackson without a car is to bus which takes 5h 16m and costs $45 - $85.
It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Big Rapids to Jackson, including transfers.
Big Rapids to Jackson bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Big Rapids, MI station.
Big Rapids to Jackson bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Kalamazoo Metro Transit station.
Yes, the driving distance between Big Rapids to Jackson is 146 miles. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Big Rapids to Jackson.
There are 35+ hotels available in Jackson.
What companies run services between Big Rapids, MI, USA and Jackson, MI, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Big Rapids to Jackson Station via Big Rapids, MI and Kalamazoo in around 5h 16m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Kalamazoo to Jackson Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from Big Rapids, MI to Kalamazoo Metro Transit
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–40
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Big Rapids, MI to Kalamazoo Metro Transit
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–40
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Big Rapids, MI to Kalamazoo Metro Transit
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–40
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Kalamazoo to Jackson Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Jackson Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–19
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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