There are 4 ways to get from Big Rapids to Michigan by bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Big Rapids to Grand Rapidsbus It 81
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Detroitbus It 22
6h 48m$47–88Drive 194.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Big Rapids to Detroitcar 194.3 mi
3h 31m$36–52Bus, train
- Take the bus from Big Rapids, MI to Kalamazoo Metro Transitbus 1484
- Take the train from Kalamazoo to Detroittrain Wolverine
7h 30m$59–132Bus via Kalamazoo
- Take the bus from Big Rapids, MI to Kalamazoo Metro Transitbus 1484
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Detroit Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
6h 53m$46–82
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Big Rapids to Michigan is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Big Rapids to Michigan is to drive which takes 3h 31m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Big Rapids to Michigan. However, there are services departing from Big Rapids and arriving at Detroit via Grand Rapids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 48m.
The distance between Big Rapids and Michigan is 241 miles. The road distance is 195.4 miles.
The best way to get from Big Rapids to Michigan without a car is to bus which takes 6h 48m and costs $45 - $90.
It takes approximately 6h 48m to get from Big Rapids to Michigan, including transfers.
Big Rapids to Michigan bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Big Rapids station.
Big Rapids to Michigan bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Grand Rapids station.
Yes, the driving distance between Big Rapids to Michigan is 195 miles. It takes approximately 3h 31m to drive from Big Rapids to Michigan.
There are 510+ hotels available in Michigan.
What companies run services between Big Rapids, MI, USA and Michigan, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Big Rapids to Detroit via Big Rapids and Grand Rapids in around 6h 48m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kalamazoo to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Big Rapids to Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–26
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Grand Rapids to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Big Rapids, MI to Kalamazoo Metro Transit
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–40
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Big Rapids, MI to Kalamazoo Metro Transit
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–40
- Website
- Indian Trails
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