There are 4 ways to get from Detroit to Kalamazoo by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Detroit to KalamazooWolverine
2h 47m$40–120Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus StopGreyhound US0160
3h$25–55Drive 139.4 mi
- Drive from Detroit to Kalamazoo139.4 mi
2h 17m$26–37Fly
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO)DTW - AZO
4h 24m$39–264
Detroit to Kalamazoo by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Detroit to Kalamazoo is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Detroit to Kalamazoo is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs $25 - $40.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Detroit Bus Station station and arriving at Kalamazoo Bus Stop. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Detroit and arriving at Kalamazoo. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 47m.
The distance between Detroit and Kalamazoo is 144 miles. The road distance is 140.2 miles.
The best way to get from Detroit to Kalamazoo without a car is to train which takes 2h 47m and costs $40 - $120.
The train from Detroit to Kalamazoo takes 2h 47m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Detroit to Kalamazoo bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Detroit Bus Station.
Detroit to Kalamazoo train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Detroit station.
The best way to get from Detroit to Kalamazoo is to train which takes 2h 47m and costs $40 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $25 - $55 and takes 3h, you could also fly, which costs $35 - $270 and takes 4h 24m.
What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Kalamazoo, MI, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Detroit to Kalamazoo 3 times a day. Tickets cost $40–120 and the journey takes 2h 47m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Detroit Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stop 3 times a day. Tickets cost $25–55 and the journey takes 3h.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Detroit to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Detroit to Kalamazoo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Detroit to Kalamazoo bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Kalamazoo Bus Stop station.
Detroit to Kalamazoo train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Kalamazoo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Detroit to Kalamazoo is 140 miles. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Detroit to Kalamazoo.
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