There are 7 ways to get from Plainwell to Detroit by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, or taxi
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Detroit Bus StationGreyhound US0160
3h 3m$65–84Drive 144.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Plainwell to Detroit144.9 mi
2h 40m$27–39Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Kalamazoo to DetroitWolverine
3h 29m$81–144Fly from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport
- Fly from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) to Detroit (DTW)AZO - DTW
2h 51m$94–339Train via Dearborn (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Kalamazoo to DearbornWolverine
3h 46m$78–151Taxi to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, fly
- Take the taxi from Plainwell to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)
- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Detroit (DTW)GRR - DTW
3h 5m$310–593Drive to Capital Region International Airport, fly
- Drive from Plainwell to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)
- Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Detroit (DTW)LAN - DTW
4h 5m$60–391
Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) to Detroit (DTW) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Plainwell to Detroit is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Plainwell to Detroit is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs $26 - $40.
The distance between Plainwell and Detroit is 153 miles. The road distance is 145.8 miles.
The best way to get from Plainwell to Detroit without a car is to bus which takes 3h 3m and costs $65 - $85.
It takes approximately 3h 3m to get from Plainwell to Detroit, including transfers.
The best way to get from Plainwell to Detroit is to bus which takes 3h 3m and costs $65 - $85. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $80 - $150 and takes 3h 29m, you could also fly, which costs $90 - $340 and takes 2h 51m.
Yes, the driving distance between Plainwell to Detroit is 146 miles. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Plainwell to Detroit.
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What companies run services between Plainwell, MI, USA and Detroit, MI, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Detroit Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $24–35 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Kalamazoo to Detroit 3 times a day. Tickets cost $40–95 and the journey takes 3h 11m.
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- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–400
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–370
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Kalamazoo to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Kalamazoo to Dearborn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–100
- 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 Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Estimated price
- $120–160
The Taxi Guy
- Phone
- +1-269-355-4808
Bronco Taxi Co
- Phone
- +1 269-343-3000
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