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

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There are 4 ways to get from Detroit to Big Rapids by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    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
    $46–88

  2. Drive  195 mi

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

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Detroit to Kalamazootrain train
    2. Take the bus from Kalamazoo to Grand Rapidsbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Big Rapidsbus bus
    7h 15m
    $65–157

  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 36m
    $62–404

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

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration56 minAverage Duration
Ticket$49Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 239.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 48m

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

You can take a bus from Detroit to Big Rapids via Grand Rapids and Big Rapids in around 6h 48m.

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