There are 4 ways to get from Kalamazoo to Michigan State University by train (Amtrak), bus, or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Kalamazoo to East Lansing Amtrak StationBlue Water
2h 11m$11–35Bus
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo, MI to East Lansing, MI1483
4h 57m$30–65Drive 77.9 mi
- Drive from Kalamazoo to Michigan State University77.9 mi
1h 23m$15–21Train via EBD Gr. River Ave past Division St (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Kalamazoo to East Lansing Amtrak StationBlue Water
2h 15m$13–35
Kalamazoo to Michigan State University by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kalamazoo to Michigan State University is to drive which costs $14 - $21 and takes 1h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Kalamazoo to Michigan State University is to drive which takes 1h 23m and costs $14 - $21.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kalamazoo, MI and arriving at East Lansing, MI. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 50m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kalamazoo and arriving at East Lansing Amtrak Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 44m.
The distance between Kalamazoo and Michigan State University is 72 miles. The road distance is 78.3 miles.
The best way to get from Kalamazoo to Michigan State University without a car is to train which takes 2h 11m and costs $11 - $35.
The train from Kalamazoo to East Lansing Amtrak Station takes 1h 44m including transfers and departs once daily.
Kalamazoo to Michigan State University bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Kalamazoo, MI station.
Kalamazoo to Michigan State University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Kalamazoo station.
The best way to get from Kalamazoo to Michigan State University is to train which takes 2h 11m and costs $11 - $35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $65 and takes 4h 57m.
What companies run services between Kalamazoo, MI, USA and Michigan State University, Ingham County, MI, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Kalamazoo to East Lansing Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $11–35 and the journey takes 1h 44m. Alternatively, Indian Trails operates a bus from Kalamazoo, MI to East Lansing, MI once daily. Tickets cost $30–65 and the journey takes 4h 50m.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Kalamazoo to East Lansing Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from Kalamazoo, MI to East Lansing, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
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More Questions & Answers
Kalamazoo to Michigan State University bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at East Lansing, MI station.
Kalamazoo to Michigan State University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at East Lansing Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kalamazoo to Michigan State University is 78 miles. It takes approximately 1h 23m to drive from Kalamazoo to Michigan State University.
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