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

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

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

    best
    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 7h
    $560–1,952

  2. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Gao International Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Kalamazoo to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Gao International Airport (GAQ)plane plane ORD - GAQ
    3. Drive from Gao International Airport (GAQ) to Timbuktucar car
    2d 11h
    $414–1,460

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

    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
    $462–1,552

  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
    2d 16h
    $675–2,012

  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 20h
    $595–1,932

  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 19h
    $459–1,440

Detroit (DTW) to Gao International Airport (GAQ) flights

Calendar4Weekly Planes
Duration38h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$489Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8,916.7 km
  • Duration: 2d 7h

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 Gao International Airport (GAQ), then drive to Timbuktu. Alternatively, you can take the train to Chicago Union Station, walk to Jackson & Clinton, take the line 126 bus to Jackson & Dearborn, walk to Jackson-Blue, take the subway to O'Hare, walk to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) airport, fly to Gao International Airport (GAQ), then drive to Timbuktu.

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