There are 4 ways to get from Detroit to Battle Creek by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus (Amtrak)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Detroit to Battle Creektrain Wolverine
2h 16m$35–80Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Battle Creek Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0160
3h 5m$18–35Drive 116.8 mi
- Drive from Detroit to Battle Creekcar 116.8 mi
1h 57m$22–31Bus via Woodward & Baltimore (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Detroit to Battle Creekbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
3h 36m$36–62
Detroit to Battle Creek by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Detroit to Battle Creek is to bus which costs $18 - $35 and takes 3h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Detroit to Battle Creek is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs $21 - $35.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Detroit Bus Station station and arriving at Battle Creek Bus Stop. Services depart five times a week, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 3h 5m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Detroit and arriving at Battle Creek. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 16m.
The distance between Detroit and Battle Creek is 122 miles. The road distance is 117.5 miles.
The best way to get from Detroit to Battle Creek without a car is to train which takes 2h 16m and costs $35 - $80.
The train from Detroit to Battle Creek takes 2h 16m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Detroit to Battle Creek bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Detroit Bus Station.
Detroit to Battle Creek train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Detroit station.
The best way to get from Detroit to Battle Creek is to train which takes 2h 16m and costs $35 - $80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $18 - $35 and takes 3h 5m.
What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Battle Creek, MI, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Detroit to Battle Creek 3 times a day. Tickets cost $35–80 and the journey takes 2h 16m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Detroit Bus Station to Battle Creek Bus Stop 5 times a week. Tickets cost $18–35 and the journey takes 3h 5m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Detroit to Battle Creek
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- 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 Detroit Bus Station to Battle Creek Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Detroit to Battle Creek
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Detroit to Battle Creek bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Battle Creek Bus Stop station.
Detroit to Battle Creek train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Battle Creek station.
Yes, the driving distance between Detroit to Battle Creek is 118 miles. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from Detroit to Battle Creek.
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