The cheapest and fastest buses from Grand Rapids, MI to Royal Oak, MI
Cheapest price
$65
Average price
$65
Fastest journey
8 h 50 m
Average duration
8 h 50 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
213 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Grand Rapids, MI to Royal Oak, MI is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Grand Rapids, MI to Royal Oak, MI will cost around $65 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $65.
It's difficult to get from Grand Rapids, MI to Royal Oak, MI without transferring at least once.
FlixBus+
2:50 PM8h50Grand Rapids, The Shops at Centerpoint, MI11:40 PMSouthfield, MI (Greyhound Terminal)$651One-way1 transfer
FlixBus+
2:50 PM8h50Grand Rapids, The Shops at Centerpoint, MI11:40 PMSouthfield, MI (Greyhound Terminal)$651One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Grand Rapids, MI to Royal Oak, MI
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Grand Rapids, MI to Royal Oak, MI among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $53. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 55m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $53, and a flight costs an average of $417.
Distance: 132 miles (213 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$75 Average price | $63 Average price Cheapest | $557 Average price | $30 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 25m Average total duration Fastest 2h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 1m Average total duration 4h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 10m Average total duration 11h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Grand Rapids, MI to Royal Oak, MI:
A train is $12 (€10) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Grand Rapids, MI to Royal Oak, MI costing on average $75 (€62).
A train is $494 (€404) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Grand Rapids, MI to Royal Oak, MI costing on average $557 (€456).
Other travel options to Royal Oak, MI take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 31m.
Flight takes on average 11h 10m.
You'll arrive about -1h -35m sooner (2h 55m by bus vs 2h 20m by car) and save roughly $-45.43 (€-37.17) compared to fuel and tolls ($75 (€62) vs $30 (€25)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by Greyhound.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
Grand Rapids, MI to Royal Oak, MI Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 8h50 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator Indian Trails | Departure Time 02:55PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 03:40AM | Duration 8h50 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 04:40AM | Duration 8h50 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $74 |
Live departures
Grand Rapids, MI to Royal Oak, MI bus times
The table below shows live departures for Grand Rapids, MI to Royal Oak, MI buses for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 6:50 PM Grand Rapids, MI | 8h50 | 3:40 AM Royal Oak, MI | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:50 PM Grand Rapids, MI | 8h50 | 4:40 AM Royal Oak, MI | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Grand Rapids, MI to Royal Oak, MI
Buses from Grand Rapids, MI to Royal Oak, MI run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 55m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $68 (€56) but you can travel from only $53 (€43) by train.
The earliest bus runs at 05:00, the last at 14:55. The fastest bus covers the 132 miles (213 km) distance in 8h 50m.
Distance 132 miles (213 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price $68 (€56) |
Buses per day 5 |
Fastest bus 8h 50m |
First bus 5:00 AM |
Last bus 2:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Bus providers: Greyhound, Indian Trails from Grand Rapids, MI to Royal Oak, MIYou can travel by bus between Grand Rapids, MI to Royal Oak, MI with Greyhound, Indian Trails for as low as $53 (€43). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Grand Rapids, MI to Royal Oak, MI
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Grand Rapids, MI to Royal Oak, MI by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Royal Oak, MI, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Greyhound
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Greyhound
- You can cancel your ticket for a refund or exchange up to 24 hours before departure, for a cancellation fee applied.
- Greyhound
- One carry-on bag up to 25 lbs (11 kg) and one checked bag up to 50 lbs (23 kg).
- Greyhound
- $15 per additional bag.
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