There are 4 ways to get from Kalamazoo to Novi by train, bus, bus (Amtrak), 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, line 740 bus
best- Take the train from Kalamazoo to Royal Oak Amtraktrain Wolverine
- Take the bus from Royal Oak Transit Sherman Leave to 12 Mile & Meadowbrook Nearsidebus 740
5h 20m$87–133Drive 121.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Kalamazoo to Novicar 121.5 mi
2h 4m$23–32Bus, line 740 bus
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo to Royal Oak Amtrakbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Royal Oak Transit Sherman Leave to 12 Mile & Novibus 740
5h 25mBus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Detroit Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
5h 30m$29–40
Kalamazoo to Novi by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kalamazoo to Novi is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Kalamazoo to Novi is to drive which takes 2h 4m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Kalamazoo to Novi. However, there are services departing from Kalamazoo and arriving at 12 Mile & Novi via Royal Oak Transit Sherman Leave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.
The distance between Kalamazoo and Novi is 173 miles. The road distance is 122.2 miles.
The best way to get from Kalamazoo to Novi without a car is to train and line 740 bus which takes 5h 20m and costs $85 - $140.
It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Kalamazoo to Novi, including transfers.
Kalamazoo to Novi bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Kalamazoo station.
Kalamazoo to Novi bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Royal Oak Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kalamazoo to Novi is 122 miles. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Kalamazoo to Novi.
There are 118+ hotels available in Novi.
What companies run services between Kalamazoo, MI, USA and Novi, MI, USA?
You can take a bus from Kalamazoo to 12 Mile & Novi via Royal Oak Amtrak and Royal Oak Transit Sherman Leave in around 5h 25m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kalamazoo to Royal Oak Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $85–140
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 866-962-5515
- Website
- Southeast Michigan SMART
Bus from Royal Oak Transit Sherman Leave to 12 Mile & Meadowbrook Nearside
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Southeast Michigan SMART
- Full Fare
- $2
Bus from Royal Oak Transit Sherman Leave to 12 Mile & Novi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Southeast Michigan SMART
- Full Fare
- $2
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Kalamazoo to Royal Oak Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Website
- Greyhound
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