There are 5 ways to get from Detroit to Ferris State University by train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, or plane
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 Detroit to Kalamazootrain Wolverine
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Big Rapids, MIbus 1484
6h 48m$65–134Drive 195.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Detroit to Ferris State Universitycar 195.6 mi
3h 33m$36–52Bus
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0160
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Big Rapids, MIbus 1484
7h 1m$60–97Fly, drive
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Mbs International Airport (MBS)plane DTW - MBS
- Drive from Mbs International Airport (MBS) to Ferris State Universitycar
4h 41m$57–334Bus via Grand Rapids
- Take the bus from Detroit to Grand Rapidsbus It 21
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Big Rapidsbus It 80
7h 8m$74–104
Detroit (DTW) to Mbs International Airport (MBS) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Detroit to Ferris State University is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Detroit to Ferris State University is to drive which takes 3h 33m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Detroit station to Ferris State University. However, there are services departing from Detroit Bus Station and arriving at Big Rapids, MI via Kalamazoo Metro Transit. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 1m.
The distance between Detroit and Ferris State University is 251 miles. The road distance is 196.7 miles.
The best way to get from Detroit to Ferris State University without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 48m and costs $65 - $140.
It takes approximately 6h 48m to get from Detroit to Ferris State University, including transfers.
Detroit to Ferris State University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Detroit Bus Station.
Detroit to Ferris State University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Kalamazoo Bus Stop station.
Yes, the driving distance between Detroit to Ferris State University is 197 miles. It takes approximately 3h 33m to drive from Detroit to Ferris State University.
There are 26+ hotels available in Ferris State University.
What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Ferris State University, MI, USA?
You can take a bus from Detroit Bus Station to Ferris State University via Kalamazoo Metro Transit and Big Rapids, MI in around 7h 1m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Detroit to Mbs International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–310
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
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
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $40–60
Bus from Detroit to Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–70
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $50–70
Bus from Grand Rapids to Big Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–35
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $24–35
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