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How to get fromDetroit to Idlewildby train, bus, taxi, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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

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  1. Train, bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Detroit to Kalamazootrain train
    2. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Big Rapids, MIbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Big Rapids, MI to Idlewildtaxi taxi
    7h 3m
    $125–214

  2. Drive 209 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Detroit to Idlewildcar car 209 mi
    3h 55m
    $39–56

  3. Fly, drive

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Mbs International Airport (MBS)plane plane DTW - MBS
    2. Drive from Mbs International Airport (MBS) to Idlewildcar car
    4h 49m
    $60–339

  4. 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 Reed City, MIbus bus 1484
    7h 49m
    $74–127

  5. Bus via Grand Rapids

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Greyhound Grand Rapidsbus bus 1483
    2. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Reed City, MIbus bus 1484
    7h 54m
    $74–126

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: 280.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 3m

What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Idlewild, MI, USA?

You can take a bus from Detroit Bus Station to Idlewild via Kalamazoo Metro Transit and Reed City, MI in around 7h 49m.

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