There are 6 ways to get from Detroit to Watervliet by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Detroit to Dowagiac Stationtrain Wolverine
3h 45m$117–193Drive 175 mi
cheapest- Drive from Detroit to Watervlietcar 175 mi
2h 51m$32–47Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Benton Harbor Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0160
4h 19m$69–104Fly to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport, taxi
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO)plane DTW - AZO
- Take the taxi from Kalamazoo-Airport-AZO to Watervliettaxi
3h 30m$162–492Bus via South Haven (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to South Havenbus FlixBus 2552
5h 37m$81–119Fly to South Bend, taxi
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to South Bend (SBN)plane DTW - SBN
- Take the taxi from South-Bend-Airport-SBN to Watervliettaxi
3h 49m$182–642
Detroit (DTW) to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Detroit to Watervliet is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 2h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Detroit to Watervliet is to drive which takes 2h 51m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Detroit station to Watervliet. However, there are services departing from Detroit Bus Station and arriving at Benton Harbor Bus Stop via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Detroit to Watervliet station. However, there are services departing from Detroit and arriving at Dowagiac Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
The distance between Detroit and Watervliet is 202 miles. The road distance is 176 miles.
The best way to get from Detroit to Watervliet without a car is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs $110 - $200.
It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Detroit to Watervliet, including transfers.
Detroit to Watervliet bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Detroit Bus Station.
Detroit to Watervliet train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Detroit station.
The best way to get from Detroit to Watervliet is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs $110 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $110 and takes 4h 19m.
What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Watervliet, MI, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Detroit to Dowagiac Station once daily. Tickets cost $55–120 and the journey takes 3h 17m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Detroit Bus Station to Benton Harbor Bus Stop 5 times a day. Tickets cost $28–55 and the journey takes 4h 5m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Detroit to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–330
Flights from Detroit to South Bend
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–500
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Detroit to Dowagiac Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Benton Harbor Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28–55
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to South Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Estimated price
- $110–160
Bronco Taxi Co
- Phone
- +1 269-343-3000
The Taxi Guy
- Phone
- +1-269-355-4808
A Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 574-233-9333
South Bend Taxi
- Phone
- +1-574-383-6767
- Website
- southbendtaxi.com
United Cab
- Phone
- +1 574-233-9599
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More Questions & Answers
Detroit to Watervliet bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Benton Harbor Bus Stop station.
Detroit to Watervliet train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Dowagiac Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Detroit to Watervliet is 176 miles. It takes approximately 2h 51m to drive from Detroit to Watervliet.
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