There are 5 ways to get from Western Michigan University to Southfield by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, or bus (Amtrak)
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Southfield Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0160
4h 50m$22–42Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Kalamazoo to Royal Oak Amtraktrain Wolverine
6h 1m$54–114Drive 135.2 mi
- Drive from Western Michigan University to Southfieldcar 135.2 mi
2h 20m$25–36Fly, line 41 bus
- Fly from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) to Detroit (DTW)plane AZO - DTW
- Take the bus from Schaefer & Michigan to Schaefer & 8 Milebus
3h 29m$71–369Bus via S Washington & Fourth (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo to Royal Oak Amtrakbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 1m$54–74
Western Michigan University to Southfield by foot and bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Western Michigan University to Southfield is to bus which costs $22 - $45 and takes 4h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Western Michigan University to Southfield is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs $24 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Western Michigan University to Southfield. However, there are services departing from Dormitory & Ellsworth and arriving at Southfield Bus Stop via Kalamazoo Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Western Michigan University to Southfield. However, there are services departing from Kalamazoo and arriving at Royal Oak Amtrak via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.
The distance between Western Michigan University and Southfield is 140 miles. The road distance is 136 miles.
The best way to get from Western Michigan University to Southfield without a car is to bus which takes 4h 50m and costs $22 - $45.
It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Western Michigan University to Southfield, including transfers.
Western Michigan University to Southfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Kalamazoo Bus Stop station.
Western Michigan University to Southfield train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Kalamazoo station.
The best way to get from Western Michigan University to Southfield is to bus which takes 4h 50m and costs $22 - $45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $50 - $120 and takes 6h 1m.
What companies run services between Western Michigan University, MI, USA and Southfield, MI, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Southfield Bus Stop 5 times a week. Tickets cost $21–40 and the journey takes 3h 35m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Kalamazoo to Royal Oak Amtrak 3 times a day. Tickets cost $50–110 and the journey takes 3h 36m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–340
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Kalamazoo to Royal Oak Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- 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 Southfield Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $21–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 313-933-1300
- Website
- detroitmi.gov
Bus from Schaefer & Michigan to Schaefer & 8 Mile
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://detroitmi.gov/departments/detroit-department-transportation
- Schedules at
- http://www.detroitmi.gov/How-Do-I/Locate-Transportation/Bus-Schedules
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Kalamazoo to Royal Oak Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $50–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Western Michigan University to Southfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Southfield Bus Stop station.
Western Michigan University to Southfield train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Royal Oak Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Western Michigan University to Southfield is 136 miles. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Western Michigan University to Southfield.
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