There are 4 ways to get from Kalamazoo to Oakland University by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, train, or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Kalamazoo to Pontiac Amtrak Stationtrain Wolverine
4h 14m$70–129Drive 145.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Kalamazoo to Oakland Universitycar 145.2 mi
2h 36m$27–39Bus, line 492 bus
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo to Royal Oak Amtrakbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Royal Oak Transit Center to Walton Boulevard & W Oakland Drivebus 492
5h 34m$53–73Train, line 492 bus
- Take the train from Kalamazoo to Royal Oak Amtraktrain Wolverine
- Take the bus from Royal Oak Transit Center to Walton Boulevard & W Oakland Drivebus 492
5h 34m$52–103
Kalamazoo to Oakland University by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kalamazoo to Oakland University is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Kalamazoo to Oakland University is to drive which takes 2h 36m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Kalamazoo to Oakland University. However, there are services departing from Kalamazoo and arriving at Walton Boulevard & W Oakland Drive via Royal Oak Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Kalamazoo to Oakland University station. However, there are services departing from Kalamazoo and arriving at Pontiac Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.
The distance between Kalamazoo and Oakland University is 173 miles. The road distance is 146 miles.
The best way to get from Kalamazoo to Oakland University without a car is to train which takes 4h 14m and costs $70 - $130.
It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Kalamazoo to Oakland University, including transfers.
Kalamazoo to Oakland University bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Kalamazoo station.
Kalamazoo to Oakland University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Kalamazoo station.
The best way to get from Kalamazoo to Oakland University is to train which takes 4h 14m and costs $70 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus and line 492 bus, which costs $50 - $75 and takes 5h 34m.
What companies run services between Kalamazoo, MI, USA and Oakland University, MI, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Kalamazoo to Pontiac Amtrak Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $50–110 and the journey takes 4h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kalamazoo to Oakland University via Royal Oak Transit Center and Walton Boulevard & W Oakland Drive in around 5h 34m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Kalamazoo to Pontiac Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Kalamazoo to Royal Oak Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Kalamazoo to Royal Oak Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 866-962-5515
- Website
- smartbus.org
Bus from Royal Oak Transit Center to Walton Boulevard & W Oakland Drive
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.smartbus.org
- Full Fare
- $2
Bus from Royal Oak Transit Center to Walton Boulevard & W Oakland Drive
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.smartbus.org
- Full Fare
- $2
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More Questions & Answers
Kalamazoo to Oakland University bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Royal Oak Amtrak station.
Kalamazoo to Oakland University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Pontiac Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kalamazoo to Oakland University is 146 miles. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Kalamazoo to Oakland University.
There are 289+ hotels available in Oakland University.