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There are 4 ways to get from Kalamazoo to Timbuktu by train, plane, car, or bus

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  1. Train to Detroit, fly to Gao International Airport, drive

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    1. Take the train from Kalamazoo to Dearborntrain
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Gao International Airport (GAQ)planeDTW - GAQ
    3. Drive from Gao International Airport (GAQ) to Timbuktucar
    3d 10h
    $424–1,371

  2. Bus, train to South Bend, fly to Gao International Airport, drive

    1. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Gary Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the train from Gary Metro Center to South Bend Airporttrain
    3. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Gao International Airport (GAQ)planeSBN - GAQ
    4. Drive from Gao International Airport (GAQ) to Timbuktucar
    3d 8h
    $540–1,819

  3. Train, bus, train to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, fly to Gao International Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Kalamazoo to Dearborntrain
    2. Take the bus from Dearborn to Toledobus
    3. Take the train from Toledo to Cleveland Amtraktrain
    4. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Gao International Airport (GAQ)planeCLE - GAQ
    5. Drive from Gao International Airport (GAQ) to Timbuktucar
    3d 15h

  4. Fly Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport to Mopti Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) to Mopti Airport (MZI)planeAZO - MZI
    2. Drive from Mopti Airport (MZI) to Timbuktucar
    47h 56m
    $442–1,352

Detroit (DTW) to Gao International Airport (GAQ) flights

Calendar3Weekly Planes
Duration2d 15hAverage Duration
Ticket$340Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Kalamazoo, MI, USA and Timbuktu, Tombouctou Region, Mali?

There is no direct connection from Kalamazoo to Timbuktu. However, you can take the train to Dearborn, walk to Dearborn Transit Center, take the line 261 bus to Metro Airport Mcnamara Terminal, walk to Detroit (DTW) airport, fly to Gao International Airport (GAQ), then drive to Timbuktu. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Gary Bus Station, walk to Gary Metro Center, take the train to South Bend Airport, walk to South Bend (SBN) airport, fly to Gao International Airport (GAQ), then drive to Timbuktu.

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