There are 4 ways to get from Lansing to Plainwell 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 23m$58–93Drive 68.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lansing to Plainwellcar 68.9 mi
1h 45m$13–19Bus 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 32m$61–103Bus
- Take the bus from CATA Intermodal Downtown to Kalamazoo Transit Centerbus 1483
4h 37m$73–109
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lansing to Plainwell is to drive which costs $12 - $19 and takes 1h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Lansing to Plainwell is to drive which takes 1h 45m and costs $12 - $19.
The distance between Lansing and Plainwell is 87 miles. The road distance is 69.3 miles.
The best way to get from Lansing to Plainwell without a car is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs $55 - $95.
It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Lansing to Plainwell, including transfers.
The best way to get from Lansing to Plainwell is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs $55 - $95. Alternatively, you can bus via Grand Rapids, which costs $60 - $110 and takes 3h 32m.
Yes, the driving distance between Lansing to Plainwell is 69 miles. It takes approximately 1h 45m to drive from Lansing to Plainwell.
There are 52+ hotels available in Plainwell.
What companies run services between Lansing, MI, USA and Plainwell, MI, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Kalamazoo once daily. Tickets cost $15–40 and the journey takes 1h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from CATA Intermodal Downtown to Plainwell via Greyhound Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids, and Kalamazoo Metro Transit in around 3h 32m.
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
- $15–40
- 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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