There are 5 ways to get from Big Rapids to Richmond by car, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Drive to Mbs International Airport, fly
best- Drive from Big Rapids to Mbs International Airport (MBS)car
- Fly from Mbs International Airport (MBS) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane MBS - RIC
6h 51m$90–452Bus
- Take the bus from Big Rapids, MI to Kalamazoo Metro Transitbus
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Gary Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Richmondbus
25h 57m$157–327Bus, train
- Take the bus from Big Rapids, MI to Grand Rapidsbus
- Take the bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Toledobus
- Take the train from Toledo to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationtrain
27h 20m$274–562Drive 737.5 mi
- Drive from Big Rapids to Richmondcar 737.5 mi
13h 47m$135–195Bus to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Big Rapids, MI to Grand Rapidsbus
- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane GRR - RIC
9h$121–637
Mbs International Airport (MBS) to Richmond International Airport (RIC) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Big Rapids to Richmond is to drive which costs $130 - $200 and takes 13h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Big Rapids to Richmond is to drive and fly which takes 6h 51m and costs $90 - $460.
No, there is no direct bus from Big Rapids to Richmond. However, there are services departing from Big Rapids, MI and arriving at Richmond via Kalamazoo Bus Stop, Gary Bus Station and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 57m.
The distance between Big Rapids and Richmond is 642 miles. The road distance is 741.8 miles.
The best way to get from Big Rapids to Richmond without a car is to bus which takes 25h 57m and costs $150 - $330.
It takes approximately 6h 51m to get from Big Rapids to Richmond, including transfers.
Big Rapids to Richmond bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Big Rapids, MI station.
Big Rapids to Richmond bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Kalamazoo Metro Transit station.
Yes, the driving distance between Big Rapids to Richmond is 742 miles. It takes approximately 13h 47m to drive from Big Rapids to Richmond.
There are 364+ hotels available in Richmond.
What companies run services between Big Rapids, MI, USA and Richmond, VA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Big Rapids to Richmond via Big Rapids, MI, Kalamazoo Bus Stop, Gary Bus Station, and Washington Union Station in around 25h 57m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Richmond International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 37m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Richmond International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Richmond International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Richmond International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Richmond International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Richmond International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Mbs International Airport to Richmond International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–430
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Richmond International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Mbs International Airport to Richmond International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–500
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Richmond International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Richmond International Airport via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Toledo to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $190–420
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- 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 Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–26
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to East Lansing Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–29
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Big Rapids, MI to Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–26
- Website
- Indian Trails
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Gary Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Gary Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–210
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $16–27
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Website
- Amtrak
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