How far is Kalamazoo from Detroit by coach?

The journey from Detroit to Kalamazoo by coach covers an approximate distance of 131 miles (210 km).

What is the best way to go from Detroit to Kalamazoo without a car?

You can reach Kalamazoo from Detroit by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Bus Detroit to Kalamazoo from US$21 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Detroit to Kalamazoo on 7 October
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		23:25	Detroit Bus Station	3h 25m	02:50	459 N Burdick St	CheapestFastest

Next departures from Detroit to Kalamazoo on 8 October
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		16:20	Detroit Bus Station	2h 55m	19:15	459 N Burdick St	CheapestFastest
		23:25	Detroit Bus Station	3h 25m	02:50	459 N Burdick St	No tags

Next departures from Detroit to Kalamazoo on 9 October
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
23:25	Detroit Bus Station	3h 25m	02:50	459 N Burdick St	Cheapest
16:20	Detroit Bus Station	2h 55m	19:15	459 N Burdick St	Fastest
12:45	Detroit Bus Station	8h	20:45	KALAMAZOO BUS STATION	No tags
10:00	Detroit Bus Station	5h 55m	15:55	KALAMAZOO BUS STATION	No tags
12:40	Detroit Bus Station	8h 5m	20:45	KALAMAZOO BUS STATION	No tags

Next departures from Detroit to Kalamazoo on 10 October
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
23:25	Detroit Bus Station	3h 25m	02:50	459 N Burdick St	Cheapest
16:20	Detroit Bus Station	2h 55m	19:15	459 N Burdick St	Fastest
08:20	Detroit Bus Station	3h 39m	11:59	459 N Burdick St	No tags

Next departures from Detroit to Kalamazoo on 11 October
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
16:20	Detroit Bus Station	2h 55m	19:15	459 N Burdick St	CheapestFastest
08:20	Detroit Bus Station	3h 39m	11:59	459 N Burdick St	No tags
23:25	Detroit Bus Station	3h 25m	02:50	459 N Burdick St	No tags

Next departures from Detroit to Kalamazoo on 12 October
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
23:25	Detroit Bus Station	3h 25m	02:50	459 N Burdick St	Cheapest
16:20	Detroit Bus Station	2h 55m	19:15	459 N Burdick St	Fastest
08:20	Detroit Bus Station	3h 39m	11:59	459 N Burdick St	No tags

Next departures from Detroit to Kalamazoo on 13 October
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
23:25	Detroit Bus Station	3h 25m	02:50	459 N Burdick St	Cheapest
16:20	Detroit Bus Station	2h 55m	19:15	459 N Burdick St	Fastest
08:20	Detroit Bus Station	3h 39m	11:59	459 N Burdick St	No tags

Next departures from Detroit to Kalamazoo on 14 October
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Orléans Express + Orléans Express	07:00	Gare d'autocars de Montréal	9h 35m	16:35	Toronto - Union Station Bus Terminal	Cheapest
	23:30	St-Antoine O. @ Rue Mansfield // St Antoine W. @ Mansfield St.	6h 10m	05:40	81 Bay St (Union Stn Bus Terminal, 2nd Floor)	Fastest
	06:30	St-Antoine O. @ Rue Mansfield // St Antoine W. @ Mansfield St.	7h 50m	14:20	YYZ Toronto Pearson International Airport - Viscount Station	No tags
Orléans Express + Orléans Express	15:30	Montréal (Aéroport Trudeau)	7h 50m	23:20	Toronto - Union Station Bus Terminal	No tags
	08:00	St-Antoine O. @ Rue Mansfield // St Antoine W. @ Mansfield St.	7h 45m	15:45	YYZ Toronto Pearson International Airport - Viscount Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 02:39 EDT.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Detroit to Kalamazoo

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceUS$28 - US$110	Average duration3h 25m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average priceUS$38 - US$124	Average duration2h 48m	CO₂ emissions 19kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	Fastest

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Detroit to Kalamazoo

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Kalamazoo. The journey takes about 3 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just US$28, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

3h 25mAverage duration

US$28Cheapest ticket

5kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Detroit, MI to Kalamazoo: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$32

Average bus trip duration3h 25m

Number of daily buses3

Earliest bus departure06:26

Distance129 miles

Latest bus departure23:25

Compare bus companies

Indian Trails

4/531 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness1.7

Cleanliness2.5

WiFi5

Greyhound

3.5/587,302 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Based on 87302 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at US$28

Greyhound Detroit Kalamazoo recent customer reviews

The tyres of my bus got burst and had to wait for like 3 hours to get it fixed.

Aditya M.

29 November 2018

Amtrak

4/55,506 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Users have reported a positive experience with the service, highlighting smooth and timely journeys. They appreciated the clean environment and found the staff to be personable, helpful, and amazing throughout their travels. The overall atmosphere was described as safe and comfortable, contributing to a relaxing ride for passengers.

Amtrak Detroit Kalamazoo recent customer reviews

Very nice relaxing ride. The train was very clean. Very personable and helpful staff.

Linda S.

22 August 2025

It was smooth, no delay and the staff were amazing. I felt safe , comfortable

Jeannie - Dora P.

21 June 2023

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Detroit to Kalamazoo Bus

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Where are the popular stops in Detroit and Kalamazoo?

Stops in Detroit

A - Detroit Bus Station

Stops in Kalamazoo

A - Kalamazoo Station

Frequently asked questions on the trip Detroit, MI - Kalamazoo

How far is Kalamazoo from Detroit by coach?
The journey from Detroit to Kalamazoo by coach covers an approximate distance of 131 miles (210 km).
What is the best way to go from Detroit to Kalamazoo without a car?
You can reach Kalamazoo from Detroit by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

05/10

US$33

06/10

US$28

Today

US$29

08/10

US$27

09/10

US$26

10/10

US$30

11/10

US$29

12/10

US$30

The cheapest trip from Detroit, MI to Kalamazoo was searched and found on 9 Oct 2025 with a price of US$26

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Detroit, MI to Kalamazoo as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$26 to US$86 for a bus ticket from Detroit, MI to Kalamazoo based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$26, which is on 2025-10-09.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Detroit and Kalamazoo!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Detroit to Kalamazoo, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Detroit to Kalamazoo will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

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Did you know?

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travellers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

What's the cheapest way to go from Detroit, MI to Kalamazoo?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time3h 25m	Avg priceUS$32	Daily departures3
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time2h 48m	Avg priceUS$46	Daily departures3

Will you be returning to Detroit, MI by bus?

Bus from Kalamazoo to Detroit, MI

You can also go to Kalamazoo by train

Train from Detroit, MI to Kalamazoo

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