There are 4 ways to get from Kalamazoo to Lansing by train (Amtrak), bus, or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Kalamazoo to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain Blue Water
2h 32m$43–63Drive 73.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Kalamazoo to Lansingcar 73.7 mi
1h 17m$14–20Bus via Grand Rapids
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo to Grand Rapidsbus It 74 / ...
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Lansingbus It 22 / ...
3h 10m$22–52Bus
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo to Lansingbus It 20
4h 20m$30–60
Kalamazoo to Lansing by train and bus (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kalamazoo to Lansing is to drive which costs $13 - $20 and takes 1h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Kalamazoo to Lansing is to drive which takes 1h 17m and costs $13 - $20.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kalamazoo and arriving at Lansing. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Kalamazoo to Lansing station. However, there are services departing from Kalamazoo and arriving at East Lansing Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 32m.
The distance between Kalamazoo and Lansing is 77 miles. The road distance is 74.1 miles.
The best way to get from Kalamazoo to Lansing without a car is to train which takes 2h 32m and costs $40 - $65.
It takes approximately 2h 32m to get from Kalamazoo to Lansing, including transfers.
Kalamazoo to Lansing bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Kalamazoo station.
Kalamazoo to Lansing train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Kalamazoo station.
The best way to get from Kalamazoo to Lansing is to train which takes 2h 32m and costs $40 - $65. Alternatively, you can bus via Grand Rapids, which costs $22 - $55 and takes 3h 10m.
What companies run services between Kalamazoo, MI, USA and 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 to Lansing via Grand Rapids in around 3h 10m.
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
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Kalamazoo to Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–24
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Grand Rapids to Lansing
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–28
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Kalamazoo to Lansing
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- Indian Trails
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Booking & Getting There
Kalamazoo to Lansing bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Grand Rapids station.
Kalamazoo to Lansing train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at East Lansing Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kalamazoo to Lansing is 74 miles. It takes approximately 1h 17m to drive from Kalamazoo to Lansing.
There are 83+ hotels available in Lansing.




