4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Lafayette, IN to Kalamazoo, MI
Cheapest price
$64
Average price
$64
Fastest journey
7 h 45 m
Average duration
7 h 45 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
235 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Lafayette, IN to Kalamazoo, MI is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lafayette, IN to Kalamazoo, MI will cost around $64 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $64.
Of the 1 buses that leave Lafayette, IN for Kalamazoo, MI on Sat, Jun 20, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct buses cover the 235 km distance in an average of 7 h 45 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 45 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest buses will take 7 h 45 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
10:55 PM7h45Lafayette, IN6:40 AMKalamazoo, MI$641One-way0 transfers
- 10:55 PM7h45Lafayette, IN6:40 AMKalamazoo, MI$641One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Lafayette, IN to Kalamazoo, MI
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Lafayette, IN to Kalamazoo, MI among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $64. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 5h 11m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $64, and a flight costs an average of $490.
Distance: 146 miles (235 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$76 Average price Cheapest | $490 Average price | $98 Average price | $34 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 33m Average total duration 8h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 11m Average total duration Fastest 5h 11m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 11h 50m Average total duration 11h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Lafayette, IN to Kalamazoo, MI:
A bus is $23 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lafayette, IN to Kalamazoo, MI costing on average $98 (€81).
A bus is $414 (€339) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lafayette, IN to Kalamazoo, MI costing on average $490 (€401).
Other travel options to Kalamazoo, MI take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 3m.
Train takes on average 11h 20m.
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Lafayette, IN to Kalamazoo, MI Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 10:35AM | Arrival Time 09:24PM | Duration 10h49 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $95 |
Operator Amtrak Thruway | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 07:55PM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:55PM | Arrival Time 11:55PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:55PM | Arrival Time 12:55AM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:55PM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 8h35 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 8h35 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $69 |
Live departures
Lafayette, IN to Kalamazoo, MI bus times
The table below shows live departures for Lafayette, IN to Kalamazoo, MI buses for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:55 PM Lafayette, IN | 6h00 | 12:55 AM Kalamazoo, MI | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 10:55 PM Lafayette, IN | 8h35 | 7:30 AM Kalamazoo, MI | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Lafayette, IN to Kalamazoo, MI
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Buses from Lafayette, IN to Kalamazoo, MI run on average 2 times per day, taking around 8h 3m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $64 (€52) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 03:15, the last at 19:30. The fastest bus covers the 146 miles (235 km) distance in 6h 0m.
Distance 146 miles (235 km) |
Average bus duration 8h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price $64 (€52) |
Buses per day 2 |
Fastest bus 6h 0m |
First bus 3:15 AM |
Last bus 7:30 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
FAQs: Bus from Lafayette, IN to Kalamazoo, MI
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