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How to get fromGrand Rapids to Dowagiacby bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 4 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Dowagiac by bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Kalamazoobus bus It 73 / ...
    2. Take the train from Kalamazoo to Dowagiac Stationtrain train Wolverine / ...
    2h 33m
    $30–59

  2. Drive  87.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Dowagiaccar car 87.4 mi
    1h 35m
    $16–23

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Pere Marquette
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Dowagiac Stationtrain train Wolverine / ...
    7h 2m
    $153–240

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to East Lansingbus bus It 22 / ...
    2. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Dowagiac Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    4h 18m

Grand Rapids to Dowagiac by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration2h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$30Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 86.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 33m

What companies run services between Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA and Dowagiac, MI, USA?

You can take a train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Dowagiac Station via Chicago Union Station in around 7h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Rapids to Dowagiac Station via East Lansing and East Lansing Amtrak Station in around 4h 18m.

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