There are 6 ways to get from Brantford to Big Rapids by train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Brantford to Windsortrain
- Take the train from Detroit to Kalamazootrain
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Big Rapids, MIbus
10h 53m$113–333Drive 312.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Brantford to Big Rapidscar 312.6 mi
5h 50m$72–104Train, bus via London
- Take the train from Brantford to Londontrain
- Take the bus from London to Detroit Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Big Rapids, MIbus
13h 36m$80–278Train, fly, drive
- Take the train from Brantford to Windsortrain
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Mbs International Airport (MBS)plane DTW - MBS
- Drive from Mbs International Airport (MBS) to Big Rapidscar
8h 20m$102–524Train, bus via London #2
- Take the train from Brantford to Londontrain
- Take the bus from London to Detroit Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Greyhound Grand Rapidsbus
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Big Rapids, MIbus
13h 41m$80–279Bus
- Take the bus from McMaster University to Square Onebus 41 / ...
- Take the bus from Mississauga to Detroit Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Greyhound Grand Rapidsbus
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Big Rapids, MIbus
17h 4m$93–169
Detroit (DTW) to Mbs International Airport (MBS) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Brantford to Big Rapids is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 5h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Brantford to Big Rapids is to drive which takes 5h 50m and costs $70 - $110.
No, there is no direct bus from Brantford to Big Rapids. However, there are services departing from Brantford Bus Terminal and arriving at Big Rapids, MI via McMaster University, Mississauga, Detroit Bus Station and Grand Rapids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 4m.
The distance between Brantford and Big Rapids is 423 miles. The road distance is 314.5 miles.
The best way to get from Brantford to Big Rapids without a car is to train and bus via London which takes 13h 36m and costs $80 - $280.
It takes approximately 10h 53m to get from Brantford to Big Rapids, including transfers.
Brantford to Big Rapids bus services, operated by GO Transit, depart from McMaster University station.
Brantford to Big Rapids bus services, operated by GO Transit, arrive at Square One station.
Yes, the driving distance between Brantford to Big Rapids is 314 miles. It takes approximately 5h 50m to drive from Brantford to Big Rapids.
There are 21+ hotels available in Big Rapids.
What companies run services between Brantford, ON, Canada and Big Rapids, MI, USA?
You can take a bus from Brantford Bus Terminal to Big Rapids via McMaster University, Square One, Mississauga, Detroit Bus Station, Greyhound Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids, and Big Rapids, MI in around 17h 4m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Detroit to Mbs International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–310
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from Brantford to Windsor
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–190
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Escape
- $40–120
- Business
- $75–180
- Business Plus
- $85–190
- Economy
- $45–130
- Economy Plus
- $50–130
Train from Brantford to London
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–160
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Escape
- $14–60
- Business
- $45–140
- Business Plus
- $55–160
- Economy
- $16–65
- Economy Plus
- $18–75
Train from Brantford to Windsor
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–190
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Escape
- $40–120
- Business
- $75–180
- Business Plus
- $85–190
- Economy
- $45–130
- Economy Plus
- $50–130
Train from Brantford to London
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–160
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Escape
- $14–60
- Business
- $45–140
- Business Plus
- $55–160
- Economy
- $16–65
- Economy Plus
- $18–75
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Detroit to Kalamazoo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Big Rapids, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–40
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Big Rapids, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–40
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Greyhound Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Grand Rapids to Big Rapids, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–26
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Greyhound Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Grand Rapids to Big Rapids, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–26
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from London to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from London to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Mississauga to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 888-438-6646
- Website
- gotransit.com
Bus from McMaster University to Square One
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–9
- Website
- https://www.gotransit.com/en
- Website
- https://www.gotransit.com/en/see-schedules
- Passenger
- $7–9
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