There are 4 ways to get from Kalamazoo to East Lansing by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Kalamazoo to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain Blue Water
2h 5m$41–62Drive 77.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Kalamazoo to East Lansingcar 77.6 mi
1h 22m$15–21Bus via Battle Creek
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Battle Creek Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0160
- Take the bus from Battle Creek to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
3h 22mBus
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo to East Lansingbus It 20
4h 50m$30–65
Kalamazoo to East Lansing by train and bus (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kalamazoo to East Lansing is to drive which costs $14 - $21 and takes 1h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Kalamazoo to East Lansing is to drive which takes 1h 22m and costs $14 - $21.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kalamazoo and arriving at East Lansing. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Kalamazoo to East Lansing station. However, there are services departing from Kalamazoo and arriving at East Lansing Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 5m.
The distance between Kalamazoo and East Lansing is 72 miles. The road distance is 78.1 miles.
The best way to get from Kalamazoo to East Lansing without a car is to train which takes 2h 5m and costs $40 - $65.
It takes approximately 2h 5m to get from Kalamazoo to East Lansing, including transfers.
Kalamazoo to East Lansing bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Kalamazoo Bus Stop station.
Kalamazoo to East Lansing train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Kalamazoo station.
The best way to get from Kalamazoo to East Lansing is to train which takes 2h 5m and costs $40 - $65. Alternatively, you can bus via Battle Creek, which costs and takes 3h 22m.
What companies run services between Kalamazoo, MI, USA and East Lansing, MI, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Kalamazoo to East Lansing Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $35–60 and the journey takes 1h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to EBD Gr. River past Abbot Rd via Battle Creek, East Lansing Amtrak Station, and NBD Harrison past Service in around 3h 22m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kalamazoo to East Lansing Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Battle Creek Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $3–6
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Battle Creek Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Battle Creek to East Lansing Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Kalamazoo to East Lansing
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Indian Trails
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Booking & Getting There
Kalamazoo to East Lansing bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Battle Creek Bus Stop station.
Kalamazoo to East Lansing train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at East Lansing Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kalamazoo to East Lansing is 78 miles. It takes approximately 1h 22m to drive from Kalamazoo to East Lansing.
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