There are 5 ways to get from Kalamazoo to Bay City by train, bus, bus (Amtrak), car, or plane
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Kalamazoo to Flint Amtrak Stationtrain Blue Water
- Take the bus from Flint Amtrak to Bay City, MIbus 1485
5h 7m$47–102Drive 157.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Kalamazoo to Bay Citycar 157.2 mi
2h 55m$29–42Bus via Battle Creek
- Take the bus from Battle Creek to Flint Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Flint Amtrak to Bay City, MIbus 1485
6h 20m$47–84Fly
- Fly from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) to Mbs International Airport (MBS)plane AZO - MBS
5h 4m$66–320Bus
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Transit Center to Flint Stationbus 1483
- Take the bus from Flint Amtrak to Bay City, MIbus 1485
8h 25m$93–142
Kalamazoo to Bay City by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kalamazoo to Bay City is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 2h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Kalamazoo to Bay City is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Kalamazoo to Bay City. However, there are services departing from Kalamazoo Bus Stop and arriving at Bay City, MI via Battle Creek and Flint Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.
The distance between Kalamazoo and Bay City is 168 miles. The road distance is 158.1 miles.
The best way to get from Kalamazoo to Bay City without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 7m and costs $45 - $110.
It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Kalamazoo to Bay City, including transfers.
Kalamazoo to Bay City bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Battle Creek station.
The best way to get from Kalamazoo to Bay City is to bus via Battle Creek which takes 6h 20m and costs $45 - $85. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $65 - $320 and takes 5h 4m.
Kalamazoo to Bay City bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Flint Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kalamazoo to Bay City is 158 miles. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Kalamazoo to Bay City.
What companies run services between Kalamazoo, MI, USA and Bay City, MI, USA?
You can take a bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Bay City, MI via Battle Creek and Flint Amtrak in around 6h 20m. Alternatively, Delta and United Airlines fly from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) to Mbs International Airport (MBS) every 4 hours.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport to Mbs International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport to Mbs International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–310
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kalamazoo to Flint Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Flint Amtrak to Bay City, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–24
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Flint Amtrak to Bay City, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–24
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Kalamazoo Transit Center to Flint Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Flint Amtrak to Bay City, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–24
- Website
- Indian Trails
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Battle Creek to Flint Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Kalamazoo Transit Center to Flint Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $80–120
- Website
- Amtrak
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