There are 4 ways to get from Michigan to Ferris State University 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 Metro Transit to Big Rapids, MIbus 1484
7h 1m$41–82Drive 195.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Detroit to Ferris State Universitycar 195.6 mi
3h 33m$36–52Train, bus
- Take the train from Detroit to Kalamazootrain Wolverine
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Big Rapids, MIbus 1484
8h 7m$50–113Bus via Grand Rapids
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Greyhound Grand Rapidsbus 1483
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Big Rapids, MIbus 1484
7h 6m$41–83
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Michigan to Ferris State University is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Michigan to Ferris State University is to drive which takes 3h 33m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Michigan station to Ferris State University. However, there are services departing from Detroit Bus Station and arriving at Big Rapids, MI via Kalamazoo Metro Transit. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 1m.
The distance between Michigan and Ferris State University is 248 miles. The road distance is 196.7 miles.
The best way to get from Michigan to Ferris State University without a car is to bus which takes 7h 1m and costs $40 - $85.
It takes approximately 7h 1m to get from Michigan to Ferris State University, including transfers.
Michigan to Ferris State University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Detroit Bus Station.
Michigan to Ferris State University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Kalamazoo Bus Stop station.
Yes, the driving distance between Michigan to Ferris State University is 197 miles. It takes approximately 3h 33m to drive from Michigan to Ferris State University.
There are 28+ hotels available in Ferris State University.
What companies run services between Michigan, USA and Ferris State University, MI, USA?
You can take a bus from Detroit Bus Station to Ferris State University via Kalamazoo Metro Transit and Big Rapids, MI in around 7h 1m.
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
- $30–75
- 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
- $22–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Big Rapids, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–40
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Greyhound Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Grand Rapids to Big Rapids, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–27
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
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