There are 6 ways to get from Western Michigan University to Detroit by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Amtrak)
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Detroit Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
4h 20m$24–46Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Kalamazoo to Detroittrain Wolverine
4h 27m$46–96Drive 140.3 mi
- Drive from Western Michigan University to Detroitcar 140.3 mi
2h 22m$26–37Fly from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport
- Fly from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) to Detroit (DTW)plane AZO - DTW
2h 38m$69–367Bus via Baltimore St - Southbound (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo to Detroitbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 58m$46–72Drive to Capital Region International Airport, fly
- Drive from Western Michigan University to Lansing-Airport-LANcar
- Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Detroit (DTW)plane LAN - DTW
3h 41m$66–442
Western Michigan University to Detroit by foot and bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Western Michigan University to Detroit is to bus which costs $24 - $50 and takes 4h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Western Michigan University to Detroit is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Western Michigan University to Detroit station. However, there are services departing from Dormitory & Ellsworth and arriving at Detroit Bus Station via Kalamazoo Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Western Michigan University to Detroit. However, there are services departing from Kalamazoo and arriving at Detroit via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.
The distance between Western Michigan University and Detroit is 143 miles. The road distance is 141.1 miles.
The best way to get from Western Michigan University to Detroit without a car is to bus which takes 4h 20m and costs $24 - $50.
It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Western Michigan University to Detroit, including transfers.
Western Michigan University to Detroit bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Kalamazoo Bus Stop station.
Western Michigan University to Detroit train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Kalamazoo station.
The best way to get from Western Michigan University to Detroit is to bus which takes 4h 20m and costs $24 - $50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $100 and takes 4h 27m, you could also fly, which costs $65 - $370 and takes 2h 38m.
What companies run services between Western Michigan University, MI, USA and Detroit, MI, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Detroit Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $23–45 and the journey takes 3h 5m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Kalamazoo to Detroit 3 times a day. Tickets cost $45–95 and the journey takes 3h 12m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–340
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–420
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Kalamazoo to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Kalamazoo to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Western Michigan University to Detroit bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Detroit Bus Station.
Western Michigan University to Detroit train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Detroit station.
Yes, the driving distance between Western Michigan University to Detroit is 141 miles. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Western Michigan University to Detroit.
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