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 Detroit to Grand Rapidsbus It 21
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Big Rapidsbus It 80
9h 27m$51–99Drive 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
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo to Grand Rapidsbus
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Big Rapidsbus
9h 38m$107–189
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 Grand River & Novi and arriving at Big Rapids via Grand River & Westbrook, Rosa Parks Transit Center - Bay 10, Detroit and Grand Rapids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 27m.
The distance between Novi and Big Rapids is 267 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 9h 27m and costs $50 - $100.
It takes approximately 9h 27m to get from Novi to Big Rapids, including transfers.
Novi to Big Rapids bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Detroit 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 25+ hotels available in Big Rapids.
What companies run services between Novi, MI, USA and Big Rapids, MI, USA?
You can take a bus from Grand River & Novi to Big Rapids via Grand River & Westbrook, Grand River & Times Sq, Rosa Parks Transit Center - Bay 10, Lafayette & Fifth, Detroit, Grand Rapids, and Big Rapids in around 9h 27m.
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
- $80–130
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Detroit to Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- 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 to Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–24
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Grand Rapids to Big Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–26
- Website
- Indian Trails
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