There are 4 ways to get from Ypsilanti to Big Rapids by train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Kalamazootrain Wolverine
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Big Rapids, MIbus 1484
5h 54m$83–153Drive 179.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ypsilanti to Big Rapidscar 179.7 mi
3h 8m$33–48Bus via Lansing
- Take the bus from Blake Transit Center to East Lansing Marriottbus
- Take the bus from East Lansing Michigan Flyer to Greyhound Grand Rapidsbus
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Big Rapidsbus
7h 52mBus
- Take the bus from Ann Arbor to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0160
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Big Rapids, MIbus 1484
8h$42–80
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ypsilanti to Big Rapids is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Ypsilanti to Big Rapids is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Ypsilanti to Big Rapids. However, there are services departing from YTC - Stop 2 and arriving at Big Rapids via Blake Transit Center, East Lansing Michigan Flyer and Grand Rapids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 52m.
The distance between Ypsilanti and Big Rapids is 222 miles. The road distance is 180.7 miles.
The best way to get from Ypsilanti to Big Rapids without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 54m and costs $80 - $160.
It takes approximately 5h 54m to get from Ypsilanti to Big Rapids, including transfers.
Ypsilanti to Big Rapids bus services, operated by Michigan Flyer, depart from Blake Transit Center station.
Ypsilanti to Big Rapids bus services, operated by Michigan Flyer, arrive at East Lansing Marriott station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ypsilanti to Big Rapids is 181 miles. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Ypsilanti to Big Rapids.
There are 26+ hotels available in Big Rapids.
What companies run services between Ypsilanti, MI, USA and Big Rapids, MI, USA?
You can take a bus from YTC - Stop 2 to Big Rapids via Blake Transit Center, East Lansing Michigan Flyer, Greyhound Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids, and Big Rapids in around 7h 52m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Kalamazoo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Big Rapids, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–40
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from East Lansing Michigan Flyer to Greyhound Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–29
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Grand Rapids to Big Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- example.com
Bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Big Rapids, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–40
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
- Phone
- +1 517-333-0400
- [email protected]
- Website
- michiganflyer.com
Bus from Blake Transit Center to East Lansing Marriott
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–24
- Website
- https://www.michiganflyer.com/
- Child 2-16
- $8–10
- Adult
- $17–24
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Ann Arbor to Kalamazoo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Ann Arbor to Kalamazoo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–29
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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