There are 4 ways to get from Rochester Hills to Kalamazoo by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Royal Oak Amtrak to Kalamazootrain Wolverine
4h 39m$82–132Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0160
5h 54m$26–39Drive 145.5 mi
- Drive from Rochester Hills to Kalamazoocar 145.5 mi
2h 45m$27–39Line 492 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Rochester & Drexelgate to Royal Oak Transit Centerbus 492
- Take the bus from Royal Oak Amtrak to Battle Creekbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h
Rochester Hills to Kalamazoo by bus and train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rochester Hills to Kalamazoo is to bus which costs $26 - $40 and takes 5h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Rochester Hills to Kalamazoo is to drive which takes 2h 45m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Rochester Hills to Kalamazoo. However, there are services departing from Rochester & Wabash and arriving at Kalamazoo Bus Stop via Jason Hargrove Transit Center Bay 11 and Detroit Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Rochester Hills to Kalamazoo. However, there are services departing from Royal Oak Amtrak and arriving at Kalamazoo via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.
The distance between Rochester Hills and Kalamazoo is 166 miles. The road distance is 146.3 miles.
The best way to get from Rochester Hills to Kalamazoo without a car is to train which takes 4h 39m and costs $80 - $140.
It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Rochester Hills to Kalamazoo, including transfers.
Rochester Hills to Kalamazoo bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Detroit Bus Station.
Rochester Hills to Kalamazoo train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Royal Oak Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Rochester Hills to Kalamazoo is to train which takes 4h 39m and costs $80 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $26 - $40 and takes 5h 54m.
What companies run services between Rochester Hills, MI, USA and Kalamazoo, MI, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Royal Oak Amtrak to Kalamazoo 3 times a day. Tickets cost $80–130 and the journey takes 3h 10m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Detroit Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stop 3 times a day. Tickets cost $22–35 and the journey takes 3h.
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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 866-962-5515
- Website
- Southeast Michigan SMART
Bus from Rochester & Drexelgate to Royal Oak Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Southeast Michigan SMART
- Full Fare
- $2
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Royal Oak Amtrak to Battle Creek
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Amtrak
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Booking & Getting There
Rochester Hills to Kalamazoo bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Kalamazoo Bus Stop station.
Rochester Hills to Kalamazoo train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Kalamazoo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rochester Hills to Kalamazoo is 146 miles. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Rochester Hills to Kalamazoo.
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