There are 4 ways to get from Big Rapids to Rochester Hills by bus, train, bus (Amtrak), car, 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, train
best- Take the bus from Big Rapids, MI to Kalamazoo Metro Transitbus 1484
- Take the train from Kalamazoo to Royal Oak Amtraktrain Wolverine
8h 58m$76–159Drive 173.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Big Rapids to Rochester Hillscar 173.4 mi
3h 15m$32–46Bus
- 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
8h 58m$76–119Bus via Southfield Bus Stop
- Take the bus from Big Rapids, MI to Kalamazoo Metro Transitbus 1484
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Southfield Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0160
9h 57m$49–91
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Big Rapids to Rochester Hills is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Big Rapids to Rochester Hills is to drive which takes 3h 15m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Big Rapids to Rochester Hills. However, there are services departing from Big Rapids, MI and arriving at Rochester & Sandalwood via Kalamazoo and Royal Oak Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 58m.
The distance between Big Rapids and Rochester Hills is 278 miles. The road distance is 174.4 miles.
The best way to get from Big Rapids to Rochester Hills without a car is to bus and train which takes 8h 58m and costs $75 - $160.
It takes approximately 8h 58m to get from Big Rapids to Rochester Hills, including transfers.
Big Rapids to Rochester Hills bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Big Rapids, MI station.
Big Rapids to Rochester Hills bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Kalamazoo Metro Transit station.
Yes, the driving distance between Big Rapids to Rochester Hills is 174 miles. It takes approximately 3h 15m to drive from Big Rapids to Rochester Hills.
There are 299+ hotels available in Rochester Hills.
What companies run services between Big Rapids, MI, USA and Rochester Hills, MI, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Big Rapids to Rochester & Sandalwood via Big Rapids, MI, Kalamazoo, and Royal Oak Transit Center in around 8h 58m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Kalamazoo to Royal Oak Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- 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 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 Royal Oak Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $50–70
- 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 Southfield Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $21–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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