There are 3 ways to get from Jackson to Big Rapids by bus (Greyhound), car, train, or bus
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Jackson Bus Stop to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0160
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Big Rapids, MIbus 1484
4h 53m$33–65Drive 145 mi
cheapest- Drive from Jackson to Big Rapidscar 145 mi
2h 34m$27–39Train, bus
- Take the train from Jackson Station to Kalamazootrain Wolverine
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Big Rapids, MIbus 1484
5h 6m$45–91
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Jackson to Big Rapids is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Jackson to Big Rapids is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Jackson to Big Rapids. However, there are services departing from Jackson Bus Stop and arriving at Big Rapids, MI via Kalamazoo Metro Transit. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.
The distance between Jackson and Big Rapids is 173 miles. The road distance is 145.9 miles.
The best way to get from Jackson to Big Rapids without a car is to bus which takes 4h 53m and costs $30 - $70.
It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Jackson to Big Rapids, including transfers.
Jackson to Big Rapids bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Jackson Bus Stop station.
Jackson to Big Rapids bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Kalamazoo Bus Stop station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jackson to Big Rapids is 146 miles. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Jackson to Big Rapids.
There are 26+ hotels available in Big Rapids.
What companies run services between Jackson, MI, USA and Big Rapids, MI, USA?
You can take a bus from Jackson Bus Stop to Big Rapids via Kalamazoo Metro Transit and Big Rapids, MI in around 4h 53m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Jackson Station to Kalamazoo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Jackson Bus Stop to Kalamazoo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–19
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- 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
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