There are 5 ways to get from Big Rapids to Novi by bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train via Ann Arbor
best- Take the bus from Big Rapids, MI to Kalamazoo Metro Transitbus 1484
- Take the train from Kalamazoo to Ann Arbor Amtrak Stationtrain Wolverine
6h 22m$139–217Drive 169.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Big Rapids to Novicar 169.1 mi
2h 55m$31–45Bus via Grand Rapids
- Take the bus from Big Rapids, MI to Grand Rapidsbus 1484
- Take the bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to Greyhound Southfieldbus 1483
8h 46m$49–92Bus, train
- Take the bus from Big Rapids, MI to Kalamazoo Metro Transitbus 1484
- Take the train from Kalamazoo to Royal Oak Amtraktrain Wolverine
9h 9m$76–149Bus
- Take the bus from Big Rapids, MI to Kalamazoo Metro Transitbus 1484
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo to Royal Oak Amtrakbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
9h 17m$76–124
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Big Rapids to Novi is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 2h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Big Rapids to Novi is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Big Rapids to Novi. However, there are services departing from Big Rapids, MI and arriving at 12 Mile & Novi via Greyhound Grand Rapids, Lahser & 11 Mile and 12 Mile & Telegraph. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 46m.
The distance between Big Rapids and Novi is 239 miles. The road distance is 170.1 miles.
The best way to get from Big Rapids to Novi without a car is to bus and train via Ann Arbor which takes 6h 22m and costs $130 - $220.
It takes approximately 6h 22m to get from Big Rapids to Novi, including transfers.
Big Rapids to Novi bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Big Rapids, MI station.
Big Rapids to Novi bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Grand Rapids station.
Yes, the driving distance between Big Rapids to Novi is 170 miles. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Big Rapids to Novi.
There are 154+ hotels available in Novi.
What companies run services between Big Rapids, MI, USA and Novi, MI, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Big Rapids to 12 Mile & Novi via Big Rapids, MI, Grand Rapids, Greyhound Grand Rapids, Greyhound Southfield, Lahser & 11 Mile, and 12 Mile & Telegraph in around 8h 46m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Kalamazoo to Ann Arbor Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Kalamazoo to Royal Oak Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- 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 Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–26
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to Greyhound Southfield
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–55
- 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 Royal Oak Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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