There are 3 ways to get from Novi to Big Rapids by bus, car, or train
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 Southfield to Grand Rapidsbus It 21
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Big Rapidsbus It 80
8h 47m$47–92Drive 169.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Novi to Big Rapidscar 169.1 mi
2h 56m$31–45Train, bus
- Take the train from Royal Oak Amtrak to Kalamazootrain Wolverine
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Big Rapids, MIbus 1484
8h 53m$60–139
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Novi to Big Rapids is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 2h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Novi to Big Rapids is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Novi to Big Rapids. However, there are services departing from 12 Mile @ Twelve Oaks and arriving at Big Rapids via 12 Mile & Telegraph, Southfield and Grand Rapids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 47m.
The distance between Novi and Big Rapids is 238 miles. The road distance is 170.1 miles.
The best way to get from Novi to Big Rapids without a car is to bus which takes 8h 47m and costs $45 - $95.
It takes approximately 8h 47m to get from Novi to Big Rapids, including transfers.
Novi to Big Rapids bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Southfield station.
Novi to Big Rapids bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Grand Rapids station.
Yes, the driving distance between Novi to Big Rapids is 170 miles. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Novi to Big Rapids.
There are 24+ hotels available in Big Rapids.
What companies run services between Novi, MI, USA and Big Rapids, MI, USA?
You can take a bus from 12 Mile @ Twelve Oaks to Big Rapids via 12 Mile & Telegraph, 11 Mile & Lahser, Southfield, Grand Rapids, and Big Rapids in around 8h 47m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Royal Oak Amtrak to Kalamazoo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–90
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Southfield to Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–55
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Grand Rapids to Big Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–26
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Big Rapids, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–40
- Website
- Indian Trails
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