There are 5 ways to get from Pontiac to Saint Joseph by bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, bus (Amtrak), or bus (Greyhound)
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Pontiac Amtrak Station to Greyhound Grand Rapidsbus 1483
- Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Stationtrain Pere Marquette
6h 49m$54–109Drive 185.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Pontiac to Saint Josephcar 185.6 mi
3h 20m$34–49Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Pontiac Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Stationtrain Pere Marquette
8h 32m$125–259Bus via Grand Rapids
- Take the bus from Pontiac Amtrak Station to Greyhound Grand Rapidsbus 1483
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 49m$57–94Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Southfield Bus Stop to Benton Harbor Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0160
7h 6m$47–77
Pontiac to Saint Joseph by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pontiac to Saint Joseph is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Pontiac to Saint Joseph is to drive which takes 3h 20m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Pontiac station to Saint Joseph station. However, there are services departing from Pontiac Amtrak Station and arriving at St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station via Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Pontiac station to Saint Joseph station. However, there are services departing from Pontiac Amtrak Station and arriving at St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 32m.
The distance between Pontiac and Saint Joseph is 243 miles. The road distance is 186.6 miles.
The best way to get from Pontiac to Saint Joseph without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 49m and costs $50 - $110.
It takes approximately 6h 49m to get from Pontiac to Saint Joseph, including transfers.
Pontiac to Saint Joseph bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Pontiac Amtrak Station.
Pontiac to Saint Joseph train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Pontiac Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Pontiac to Saint Joseph is to train which takes 8h 32m and costs $120 - $260. Alternatively, you can bus via Grand Rapids, which costs $55 - $95 and takes 6h 49m.
What companies run services between Pontiac, MI, USA and Saint Joseph, MI, USA?
You can take a train from Pontiac Amtrak Station to St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station via Chicago Union Station in around 8h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pontiac Amtrak Station to St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station via Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station in around 6h 49m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Pontiac Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 49m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $95–200
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–60
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Pontiac Amtrak Station to Greyhound Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–50
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Pontiac Amtrak Station to Greyhound Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–50
- Website
- Indian Trails
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Southfield Bus Stop to Benton Harbor Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $28–55
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Pontiac to Saint Joseph bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Greyhound Grand Rapids station.
Pontiac to Saint Joseph train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pontiac to Saint Joseph is 187 miles. It takes approximately 3h 20m to drive from Pontiac to Saint Joseph.
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