What is the distance between Big Rapids and Detroit?

Big Rapids and Detroit are 154 miles (249 km) apart.

What are the best sights and things to do in Detroit?

Once in Detroit, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Ford Field, Old St. Mary, Wright Museum of African American History, Fox Theater and Henry Ford Museum.

Bus Big Rapids to Detroit from $60 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Big Rapids to Detroit on November 18
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
1:10pm	Big Rapids, MI	7h 30m	8:40pm	Amtrak Station	CheapestFastest
1:10pm	Big Rapids, MI	7h 30m	8:40pm	Amtrak Station	No tags
1:10pm	Big Rapids, MI	11h	12:10am	Amtrak Station	No tags
1:10pm	Big Rapids, MI	11h	12:10am	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures for Big Rapids to Detroit on November 19
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
1:10pm	Big Rapids, MI	11h	12:10am	Amtrak Station	Cheapest
1:10pm	Big Rapids, MI	7h 30m	8:40pm	Amtrak Station	Fastest
1:10pm	Big Rapids, MI	7h 30m	8:40pm	Amtrak Station	No tags
1:10pm	Big Rapids, MI	11h	12:10am	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures for Big Rapids to Detroit on November 20
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
1:10pm	Big Rapids, MI	7h 30m	8:40pm	Amtrak Station	CheapestFastest
1:10pm	Big Rapids, MI	7h 30m	8:40pm	Amtrak Station	No tags
1:10pm	Big Rapids, MI	11h	12:10am	Amtrak Station	No tags
1:10pm	Big Rapids, MI	11h	12:10am	Amtrak Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 11:35 AM EST.

Get from Big Rapids to Detroit

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 5 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $45, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

5h 50mAverage Duration

154 milesDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55,591 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Indian Trails

4/532 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness3.4

Wifi5

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Big Rapids to Detroit, MI by bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/15

$60

11/16

$126

Today

$60

11/18

$60

11/19

$60

11/20

$79

11/21

No data

11/22

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The cheapest trip from Big Rapids to Detroit, MI was searched and found on Nov 15, 2025 with a price of $60

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

You can expect to pay from $60 to $152 for a bus ticket from Big Rapids to Detroit, MI based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $60 which is on 2025-11-18.