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

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There are 4 ways to get from Kalamazoo to Timbuktu by train, plane, car, or bus

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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 6h
    $709–2,405

  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 22h
    $482–1,552

  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 11h
    $574–1,965

  4. Bus, train to South Bend, fly to Gao International Airport, drive

    1. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Gary Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Gary to South Bend Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Gao International Airport (GAQ)plane plane SBN - GAQ
    4. Drive from Gao International Airport (GAQ) to Timbuktucar car
    3d 18h
    $675–1,712

Detroit (DTW) to Néma Airport (EMN) flights

Calendar2Weekly Planes
Duration46h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$601Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8,485.2 km
  • Duration: 2d 6h

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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