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How to get fromBirmingham to Big Rapidsby train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Birmingham to Big Rapids by train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Troy Amtrak Station to Kalamazootrain train Wolverine
    2. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Big Rapids, MIbus bus 1484
    7h 1m
    $72–150

  2. Drive 170.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Birmingham to Big Rapidscar car 170.6 mi
    3h 27m
    $32–45

  3. Bus via Grand Rapids

    1. Take the bus from Greyhound Southfield to Greyhound Grand Rapidsbus bus 1483
    2. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Big Rapids, MIbus bus 1484
    9h 3m
    $47–92

  4. Line 461 bus, fly, drive

    1. Take the bus from Birmingham to Woodward & Cliffordbus bus
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Mbs International Airport (MBS)plane plane DTW - MBS
    3. Drive from Mbs International Airport (MBS) to Big Rapidscar car
    5h 55m
    $59–356

  5. Train, bus via S Washington & Fourth

    1. Take the train from Royal Oak Amtrak to Kalamazootrain train Wolverine
    2. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Big Rapids, MIbus bus 1484
    8h 11m
    $70–149

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Southfield Bus Stop to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0160
    2. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Big Rapids, MIbus bus 1484
    9h 23m
    $47–91

Detroit (DTW) to Mbs International Airport (MBS) flights

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration58 minAverage Duration
Ticket$42Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 264.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 1m

What companies run services between Birmingham, MI, USA and Big Rapids, MI, USA?

You can take a bus from W Maple & Woodward to Big Rapids via Jason Hargrove Transit Center Bay 9, Lahser & 11 Mile, Greyhound Southfield, Greyhound Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids, and Big Rapids, MI in around 9h 3m.

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