There are 4 ways to get from Central Michigan University to Western Michigan University by bus, train, 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 Mt. Pleasant CMU Event Center to East Lansing, MIbus 1488
- Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Kalamazootrain Blue Water
5h 17m$38–81Drive 124.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Central Michigan University to Western Michigan Universitycar 124.1 mi
2h 44m$23–33Bus
- Take the bus from Mt. Pleasant CMU Event Center to Jackson Transportationbus 1488
- Take the bus from Jackson Bus Stop to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0160
5h 58m$30–59Bus via Lansing
- Take the bus from Mt. Pleasant CMU Event Center to Lansing, MIbus 1488
- Take the bus from CATA Intermodal Downtown to Kalamazoo Transit Centerbus 1483
7h 43m$45–90
Central Michigan University to Western Michigan University by foot, bus, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Central Michigan University to Western Michigan University is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Central Michigan University to Western Michigan University is to drive which takes 2h 44m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Central Michigan University to Western Michigan University. However, there are services departing from Mt. Pleasant CMU Event Center and arriving at W. Michigan & Sprague via Jackson Bus Stop and Kalamazoo Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.
The distance between Central Michigan University and Western Michigan University is 146 miles. The road distance is 124.8 miles.
The best way to get from Central Michigan University to Western Michigan University without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 17m and costs $35 - $85.
It takes approximately 5h 17m to get from Central Michigan University to Western Michigan University, including transfers.
Central Michigan University to Western Michigan University bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Mt. Pleasant CMU Event Center station.
Central Michigan University to Western Michigan University bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Jackson Transportation station.
Yes, the driving distance between Central Michigan University to Western Michigan University is 125 miles. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Central Michigan University to Western Michigan University.
There are 53+ hotels available in Western Michigan University.
What companies run services between Central Michigan University, MI, USA and Western Michigan University, MI, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Central Michigan University to Western Michigan University via Mt. Pleasant CMU Event Center, Jackson Bus Stop, Kalamazoo Transit Center, and W. Michigan & Sprague in around 5h 58m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Kalamazoo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Mt. Pleasant CMU Event Center to East Lansing, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–30
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Mt. Pleasant CMU Event Center to Jackson Transportation
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Mt. Pleasant CMU Event Center to Lansing, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–29
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from CATA Intermodal Downtown to Kalamazoo Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- Indian Trails
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Jackson Bus Stop to Kalamazoo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–19
- Website
- Greyhound
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