There are 4 ways to get from Michigan to Big Rapids by bus (Greyhound), train, 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0160
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo, MI to Big Rapidsbus 1484
6h 43m$47–82Drive 195 mi
cheapest- Drive from Detroit to Big Rapidscar 195 mi
3h 31m$36–52Train, bus
- Take the train from Detroit to Kalamazootrain Wolverine
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo, MI to Big Rapidsbus 1484
7h 49m$60–120Bus via Grand Rapids
- Take the bus from Detroit, MI to Grand Rapids, MIbus 1483
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids, MI to Big Rapidsbus 1484
6h 48m$46–90
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Michigan to Big Rapids is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Michigan to Big Rapids is to drive which takes 3h 31m and costs $35 - $55.
The distance between Michigan and Big Rapids is 248 miles. The road distance is 196.1 miles.
The best way to get from Michigan to Big Rapids without a car is to bus which takes 6h 43m and costs $45 - $85.
It takes approximately 6h 43m to get from Michigan to Big Rapids, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Michigan to Big Rapids is 196 miles. It takes approximately 3h 31m to drive from Michigan to Big Rapids.
There are 26+ hotels available in Big Rapids.
What companies run services between Michigan, USA and Big Rapids, MI, USA?
You can take a bus from Detroit Bus Station to Big Rapids via Kalamazoo, MI and Big Rapids in around 6h 43m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Detroit to Kalamazoo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from Kalamazoo, MI to Big Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–40
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Detroit, MI to Grand Rapids, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Grand Rapids, MI to Big Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–27
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
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