There are 4 ways to get from New Buffalo to Grand Rapids by bus (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or train (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from New Buffalo Station to Kalamazoobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo to Grand Rapidsbus It 74 / ...
3h 6mDrive 109.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from New Buffalo to Grand Rapidscar 109.2 mi
1h 48m$20–29Train, bus
- Take the train from New Buffalo Station to Kalamazootrain Wolverine / ...
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo to Grand Rapidsbus It 74 / ...
3h 13m$52–88Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from New Buffalo Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain Pere Marquette
6h 45m$129–202
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from New Buffalo to Grand Rapids is to drive which costs $19 - $29 and takes 1h 48m.
The fastest way to get from New Buffalo to Grand Rapids is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs $19 - $29.
No, there is no direct bus from New Buffalo station to Grand Rapids. However, there are services departing from New Buffalo Station and arriving at Grand Rapids via Kalamazoo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from New Buffalo station to Grand Rapids station. However, there are services departing from New Buffalo Station and arriving at Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.
The distance between New Buffalo and Grand Rapids is 134 miles. The road distance is 109.8 miles.
The best way to get from New Buffalo to Grand Rapids without a car is to bus which takes 3h 6m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 6m to get from New Buffalo to Grand Rapids, including transfers.
New Buffalo to Grand Rapids bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from New Buffalo Station.
New Buffalo to Grand Rapids train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from New Buffalo Station.
The best way to get from New Buffalo to Grand Rapids is to bus which takes 3h 6m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $120 - $210 and takes 6h 45m.
What companies run services between New Buffalo, MI, USA and Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA?
You can take a bus from New Buffalo Station to Grand Rapids via Kalamazoo in around 3h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a train from New Buffalo Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Chicago Union Station in around 6h 45m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Buffalo Station to Kalamazoo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Buffalo Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from New Buffalo Station to Kalamazoo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- 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 Kalamazoo to Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–24
- Website
- Indian Trails
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Booking & Getting There
New Buffalo to Grand Rapids bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Kalamazoo station.
New Buffalo to Grand Rapids train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between New Buffalo to Grand Rapids is 110 miles. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from New Buffalo to Grand Rapids.
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