There are 3 ways to get from Big Rapids to Pontiac by bus, train, or car
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 Grand Rapidsbus 1484
- Take the bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to Pontiac Amtrak Stationbus 1483
6h 13m$43–83Drive 165.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Big Rapids to Pontiaccar 165.2 mi
3h 7m$31–44Bus, train
- Take the bus from Big Rapids, MI to Kalamazoo Metro Transitbus 1484
- Take the train from Kalamazoo to Pontiac Amtrak Stationtrain Wolverine
7h 51m$74–157
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Big Rapids to Pontiac is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Big Rapids to Pontiac is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Big Rapids to Pontiac station. However, there are services departing from Big Rapids, MI and arriving at Pontiac Amtrak Station via Greyhound Grand Rapids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 13m.
The distance between Big Rapids and Pontiac is 213 miles. The road distance is 166.1 miles.
The best way to get from Big Rapids to Pontiac without a car is to bus which takes 6h 13m and costs $40 - $85.
It takes approximately 6h 13m to get from Big Rapids to Pontiac, including transfers.
Big Rapids to Pontiac bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Big Rapids, MI station.
Big Rapids to Pontiac bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Grand Rapids station.
Yes, the driving distance between Big Rapids to Pontiac is 166 miles. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Big Rapids to Pontiac.
There are 234+ hotels available in Pontiac.
What companies run services between Big Rapids, MI, USA and Pontiac, MI, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Big Rapids to Pontiac Amtrak Station via Big Rapids, MI, Grand Rapids, and Greyhound Grand Rapids in around 6h 13m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Kalamazoo to Pontiac Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- 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 Pontiac Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–50
- 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
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