There are 5 ways to get from Kalamazoo to Shelby by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, bus, or bus (Amtrak)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Kalamazoo to Royal Oak Amtraktrain Wolverine
4h 3m$130–190Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Detroit Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
5h 43m$27–39Drive 156.1 mi
- Drive from Kalamazoo to Shelbycar 156.1 mi
2h 46m$29–42Fly, line 5 bus, line 510 bus
- Fly from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) to Detroit (DTW)plane AZO - DTW
- Take the bus from Rosa Parks Transit Center - Bay 11 to 8 Mile @ Bel Air Centerbus
- Take the bus from Bel Air Shopping Center to 23 Mile & Kingwoodbus
6h 15m$58–398Bus via Detroit (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo to Detroitbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 51m
Kalamazoo to Shelby by bus and foot (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kalamazoo to Shelby is to bus which costs $26 - $40 and takes 5h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Kalamazoo to Shelby is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Kalamazoo to Shelby. However, there are services departing from Kalamazoo Bus Stop and arriving at 23 Mile & Kingwood via Larned & Shelby and Bel Air Shopping Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Kalamazoo to Shelby. However, there are services departing from Kalamazoo and arriving at Royal Oak Amtrak via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.
The distance between Kalamazoo and Shelby is 173 miles. The road distance is 157 miles.
The best way to get from Kalamazoo to Shelby without a car is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs $130 - $190.
It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Kalamazoo to Shelby, including transfers.
Kalamazoo to Shelby bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Kalamazoo Bus Stop station.
Kalamazoo to Shelby train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Kalamazoo station.
The best way to get from Kalamazoo to Shelby is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs $130 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $26 - $40 and takes 5h 43m.
What companies run services between Kalamazoo, MI, USA and Shelby, Macomb County, MI, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Kalamazoo to Royal Oak Amtrak 3 times a day. Tickets cost $85–130 and the journey takes 3h 36m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Detroit Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $22–40 and the journey takes 3h 5m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–390
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kalamazoo to Royal Oak Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $85–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 313-933-1300
- Website
- detroitmi.gov
Bus from Rosa Parks Transit Center - Bay 11 to 8 Mile @ Bel Air Center
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- detroitmi.gov
- Phone
- +1 866-962-5515
- Website
- Southeast Michigan SMART
Bus from Bel Air Shopping Center to 23 Mile & Kingwood
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Southeast Michigan SMART
- Full Fare
- $2
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Kalamazoo to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Amtrak
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Kalamazoo to Shelby bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Detroit Bus Station.
Kalamazoo to Shelby train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Royal Oak Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kalamazoo to Shelby is 157 miles. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Kalamazoo to Shelby.
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