There are 4 ways to get from Lansing to Kalamazoo by train (Amtrak), bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Kalamazootrain Blue Water
2h 39m$21–53Drive 73.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lansing to Kalamazoocar 73.2 mi
1h 17m$14–20Bus via Grand Rapids
- Take the bus from Lansing to Grand Rapidsbus It 21 / ...
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Kalamazoo Metro Transitbus 1484
3h 15m$22–51Bus
- Take the bus from CATA Intermodal Downtown to Kalamazoo Transit Centerbus 1483 / ...
4h 20m$30–60
Lansing to Kalamazoo by bus and train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
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 twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Lansing station to Kalamazoo. However, there are services departing from East Lansing Amtrak Station and arriving at Kalamazoo via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 39m.
The distance between Lansing and Kalamazoo is 74 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 2h 39m and costs $20 - $55.
It takes approximately 2h 39m to get from Lansing to Kalamazoo, including transfers.
Lansing to Kalamazoo bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Lansing station.
Lansing to Kalamazoo train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from East Lansing Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Lansing to Kalamazoo is to train which takes 2h 39m and costs $20 - $55. Alternatively, you can bus via Grand Rapids, which costs $22 - $55 and takes 3h 15m.
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 $18–40 and the journey takes 1h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lansing to Kalamazoo Metro Transit via Grand Rapids in around 3h 15m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Kalamazoo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–40
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Lansing to Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–28
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Grand Rapids to Kalamazoo Metro Transit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–24
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from CATA Intermodal Downtown to Kalamazoo Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- Indian Trails
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Booking & Getting There
Lansing to Kalamazoo bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Grand Rapids station.
Lansing to Kalamazoo train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Kalamazoo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lansing to Kalamazoo is 74 miles. It takes approximately 1h 17m to drive from Lansing to Kalamazoo.
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