There are 4 ways to get from East Lansing to Kalamazoo by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Kalamazootrain Blue Water
2h 38m$19–46Drive 77.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from East Lansing to Kalamazoocar 77.1 mi
1h 21m$15–21Bus via Jackson
- Take the bus from East Lansing to Jacksonbus It 45
- Take the bus from Jackson Bus Stop to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0160
2h 55m$17–39Bus
- Take the bus from East Lansing Michigan Flyer to Kalamazoo Transit Centerbus 1483
4h 55m$30–65
East Lansing to Kalamazoo by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from East Lansing to Kalamazoo is to drive which costs $14 - $21 and takes 1h 21m.
The fastest way to get from East Lansing to Kalamazoo is to drive which takes 1h 21m and costs $14 - $21.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from East Lansing Michigan Flyer and arriving at Kalamazoo Transit Center. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from East Lansing station to Kalamazoo. However, there are services departing from East Lansing Amtrak Station and arriving at Kalamazoo via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.
The distance between East Lansing and Kalamazoo is 73 miles. The road distance is 77.6 miles.
The best way to get from East Lansing to Kalamazoo without a car is to train which takes 2h 38m and costs $19 - $50.
It takes approximately 2h 38m to get from East Lansing to Kalamazoo, including transfers.
East Lansing to Kalamazoo bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from East Lansing station.
East Lansing to Kalamazoo train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from East Lansing Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from East Lansing to Kalamazoo is to train which takes 2h 38m and costs $19 - $50. Alternatively, you can bus via Jackson, which costs $16 - $40 and takes 2h 55m.
What companies run services between East Lansing, MI, USA and Kalamazoo, MI, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Kalamazoo once daily. Tickets cost $18–45 and the journey takes 1h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from East Lansing to Kalamazoo Bus Stop via Jackson Bus Stop in around 2h 55m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Kalamazoo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from East Lansing to Jackson
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–21
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from East Lansing Michigan Flyer to Kalamazoo Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Indian Trails
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More Questions & Answers
East Lansing to Kalamazoo bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Jackson station.
East Lansing to Kalamazoo train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Kalamazoo station.
Yes, the driving distance between East Lansing to Kalamazoo is 78 miles. It takes approximately 1h 21m to drive from East Lansing to Kalamazoo.
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