There are 4 ways to get from Lansing to Kalamazoo by train (Amtrak), bus, or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Kalamazootrain Blue Water
3h 6m$18–38Drive 73.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lansing to Kalamazoocar 73.2 mi
1h 17m$14–20Bus via Grand Rapids
- Take the bus from CATA Intermodal Downtown to Greyhound Grand Rapidsbus 1483
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Kalamazoo Metro Transitbus 1484
3h 15m$21–53Bus
- Take the bus from CATA Intermodal Downtown to Kalamazoo Transit Centerbus 1483
4h 20m$30–60
Lansing to Kalamazoo by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lansing to Kalamazoo is to drive which costs $13 - $20 and takes 1h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Lansing to Kalamazoo is to drive which takes 1h 17m and costs $13 - $20.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from CATA Intermodal Downtown and arriving at Kalamazoo Transit Center. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 20m.
The distance between Lansing and Kalamazoo is 75 miles. The road distance is 73.6 miles.
The best way to get from Lansing to Kalamazoo without a car is to train which takes 3h 6m and costs $18 - $40.
It takes approximately 3h 6m to get from Lansing to Kalamazoo, including transfers.
Lansing to Kalamazoo bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from CATA Intermodal Downtown station.
The best way to get from Lansing to Kalamazoo is to train which takes 3h 6m and costs $18 - $40. Alternatively, you can bus via Grand Rapids, which costs $20 - $55 and takes 3h 15m.
Lansing to Kalamazoo bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Greyhound Grand Rapids station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lansing to Kalamazoo is 74 miles. It takes approximately 1h 17m to drive from Lansing to Kalamazoo.
What companies run services between Lansing, MI, USA and Kalamazoo, MI, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Kalamazoo once daily. Tickets cost $15–35 and the journey takes 1h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from CATA Intermodal Downtown to Kalamazoo Metro Transit via Greyhound Grand Rapids and Grand Rapids in around 3h 15m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Kalamazoo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from CATA Intermodal Downtown to Greyhound Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11–29
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Grand Rapids to Kalamazoo Metro Transit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–25
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from CATA Intermodal Downtown to Kalamazoo Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
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