4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Southfield, MI to Grand Rapids, MI
Cheapest price
$43
Average price
$51
Fastest journey
3 h 55 m
Average duration
4 h 10 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
207 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Southfield, MI to Grand Rapids, MI is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Southfield, MI to Grand Rapids, MI will cost around $51 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $43.
Of the 2 buses that leave Southfield, MI for Grand Rapids, MI on Sun, May 24, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, May 24 the direct buses cover the 207 km distance in an average of 4 h 10 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 55 m .
On Sun, May 24 the slowest buses will take 4 h 25 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.
10:30 AM3h55Southfield, MI2:25 PMGrand Rapids, MI$431One-way0 transfers- 1:10 PM4h25Southfield, MI5:35 PMGrand Rapids, MI$591One-way1 transfer
- 10:30 AM3h55Southfield, MI2:25 PMGrand Rapids, MI$431One-way0 transfers
- 1:10 PM4h25Southfield, MI5:35 PMGrand Rapids, MI$591One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Southfield, MI to Grand Rapids, MI
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Southfield, MI to Grand Rapids, MI among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $43. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 4h 11m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $43, and a flight costs an average of $589.
Distance: 128 miles (207 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$52 Average price Cheapest | $715 Average price | $71 Average price | $29 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 41m Average total duration Fastest 4h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 37m Average total duration 10h 37m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 42m Average total duration 8h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Southfield, MI to Grand Rapids, MI:
A bus is $19 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Southfield, MI to Grand Rapids, MI costing on average $71 (€57).
A bus is $663 (€537) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Southfield, MI to Grand Rapids, MI costing on average $715 (€579).
Other travel options to Grand Rapids, MI take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 12m.
Flight takes on average 10h 37m.
You'll arrive about -3h -12m sooner (4h 11m by bus vs 1h 59m by car) and save roughly $-22.83 (€-18.47) compared to fuel and tolls ($52 (€42) vs $29 (€24)). 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 Indian Trails.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
Southfield, MI to Grand Rapids, MI Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Indian Trails | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 02:25PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator Indian Trails | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $59 |
Live departures
Southfield, MI to Grand Rapids, MI bus times
The table below shows live departures for Southfield, MI to Grand Rapids, MI buses for tomorrow, Sunday, May 24. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:30 AM Southfield, MI | 3h55 | 2:25 PM Grand Rapids, MI | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 1:10 PM Southfield, MI | 4h25 | 5:35 PM Grand Rapids, MI | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Southfield, MI to Grand Rapids, MI
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Buses from Southfield, MI to Grand Rapids, MI run on average 6 times per day, taking around 4h 11m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $43 (€35) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 05:56, the last at 14:55. The fastest bus covers the 128 miles (207 km) distance in 3h 55m.
Distance 128 miles (207 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price $43 (€35) |
Buses per day 6 |
Fastest bus 3h 55m |
First bus 5:56 AM |
Last bus 2:55 PM |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Bus providers: Indian Trails from Southfield, MI to Grand Rapids, MIYou can travel by bus between Southfield, MI to Grand Rapids, MI with Indian Trails for as low as $43 (€35). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Southfield, MI to Grand Rapids, MI
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