There are 9 ways to get from Kalamazoo to State College by bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via Detroit
best- Take the bus from Kalamazoo to Detroitbus
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh Greyhound to State College, Pabus
14h 2m$109–245Fly Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport
cheapest- Fly from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane AZO - SCE
8h 48m$72–396Train, bus
- Take the train from Kalamazoo to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh Greyhound to State College, Pabus
16h 11m$173–478Drive 468.8 mi
- Drive from Kalamazoo to State Collegecar 468.8 mi
8h 16m$86–124Bus
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Gary Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
- Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to State College Regional Airportbus FlixBus N2641
16h 4m$104–163Train, bus via Toledo
- Take the train from Kalamazoo to Ann Arbor Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Toledobus
- Take the train from Toledo to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to State College Bus Stationbus
17h 1m$136–325Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Penn State University Park Airport
- Take the train from Kalamazoo to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane ORD - SCE
7h 19m$89–411Fly Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport to Harrisburg International Airport, bus
- Fly from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) to Harrisburg International Airport (MDT)plane AZO - MDT
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus
9h 40m$78–418Bus to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, fly to Penn State University Park Airport
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Grand Rapidsbus
- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane GRR - SCE
9h 37m$85–423
Kalamazoo to State College by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kalamazoo to State College is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 8h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Kalamazoo to State College is to train and fly which takes 7h 19m and costs $85 - $420.
No, there is no direct bus from Kalamazoo to State College. However, there are services departing from Kalamazoo and arriving at State College, Pa via Cass & Milwaukee, Detroit Bus Station and Pittsburgh Greyhound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 2m.
The distance between Kalamazoo and State College is 575 miles. The road distance is 471.5 miles.
The best way to get from Kalamazoo to State College without a car is to bus via Detroit which takes 14h 2m and costs $100 - $250.
It takes approximately 14h 2m to get from Kalamazoo to State College, including transfers.
Kalamazoo to State College bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Kalamazoo station.
The best way to get from Kalamazoo to State College is to bus via Detroit which takes 14h 2m and costs $100 - $250. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $70 - $400 and takes 8h 48m.
Kalamazoo to State College bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Detroit station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kalamazoo to State College is 472 miles. It takes approximately 8h 16m to drive from Kalamazoo to State College.
What companies run services between Kalamazoo, MI, USA and State College, PA, USA?
You can take a bus from Kalamazoo to State College, Pa via Detroit, Cass & Milwaukee, Larned & Shelby, Detroit Bus Station, Pittsburgh Intermodal Station, and Pittsburgh Greyhound in around 14h 2m. Alternatively, United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) 4 times a day.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–390
Flights from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–430
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–320
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–350
Flights from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport to Harrisburg International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–400
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–390
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport via Newark, Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–450
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kalamazoo to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–280
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kalamazoo to Ann Arbor Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Toledo to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kalamazoo to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Kalamazoo to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Website
- Amtrak
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