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How to get fromKalamazoo to Timbuktuby train, plane, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Kalamazoo to Timbuktu by train, plane, or car

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  1. Train to Detroit, fly to Néma Airport, drive

    best
    1. Take the train from Kalamazoo to Dearborntrain train
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Néma Airport (EMN)plane plane DTW - EMN
    3. Drive from Néma Airport (EMN) to Timbuktucar car
    2d 5h
    $1,011–2,945

  2. Fly Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport to Mopti Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) to Mopti Airport (MZI)plane plane AZO - MZI
    2. Drive from Mopti Airport (MZI) to Timbuktucar car
    2d 21h
    $502–1,582

  3. Train to Detroit, fly to Gao International Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Kalamazoo to Dearborntrain train
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Gao International Airport (GAQ)plane plane DTW - GAQ
    3. Drive from Gao International Airport (GAQ) to Timbuktucar car
    2d 9h
    $681–2,200

  4. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Néma Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Kalamazoo to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Néma Airport (EMN)plane plane ORD - EMN
    3. Drive from Néma Airport (EMN) to Timbuktucar car
    4d 22h
    $525–1,554

  5. Train to Detroit, fly to Mopti Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Kalamazoo to Dearborntrain train
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Mopti Airport (MZI)plane plane DTW - MZI
    3. Drive from Mopti Airport (MZI) to Timbuktucar car
    2d 17h
    $1,046–2,995

  6. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Mopti Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Kalamazoo to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Mopti Airport (MZI)plane plane ORD - MZI
    3. Drive from Mopti Airport (MZI) to Timbuktucar car
    2d 18h
    $670–1,804

Detroit (DTW) to Néma Airport (EMN) flights

Calendar3Weekly Planes
Duration36h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$896Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8,485.2 km
  • Duration: 2d 5h

What companies run services between Kalamazoo, MI, USA and Timbuktu, Tombouctou Region, Mali?

There is no direct connection from Kalamazoo to Timbuktu. However, you can take the train to Dearborn, walk to Dearborn Transit Center, take the line 261 bus to Metro Airport McNamara Terminal, walk to Detroit (DTW) airport, fly to Néma Airport (EMN), then drive to Timbuktu. Alternatively, you can take the train to Dearborn, walk to Dearborn Transit Center, take the line 261 bus to Metro Airport McNamara Terminal, walk to Detroit (DTW) airport, fly to Gao International Airport (GAQ), then drive to Timbuktu.

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