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

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There are 5 ways to get from Detroit to Big Rapids by train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Detroit to Kalamazootrain train Wolverine
    2. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Big Rapids, MIbus bus 1484
    6h 30m
    $70–141

  2. Drive 195 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Detroit to Big Rapidscar car 195 mi
    3h 31m
    $36–52

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0160
    2. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Big Rapids, MIbus bus 1484
    6h 43m
    $65–104

  4. Fly, drive

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Mbs International Airport (MBS)plane plane DTW - MBS
    2. Drive from Mbs International Airport (MBS) to Big Rapidscar car
    4h 39m
    $57–334

  5. Bus via Grand Rapids

    1. Take the bus from Detroit to Grand Rapidsbus bus It 21
    2. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Big Rapidsbus bus It 80
    6h 48m
    $79–111

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

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration58 minAverage Duration
Ticket$41Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 250.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 30m

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

You can take a bus from Detroit Bus Station to Big Rapids via Kalamazoo Metro Transit and Big Rapids, MI in around 6h 43m.

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