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Ferris State University - - Transportation

The closest major airport is Gerald R. Ford International Airport ,located in Grand Rapids, MI, 56 miles from the city center of Big Rapids, MI.

Getting around in Big Rapids, MI

There is some public transportation available in Big Rapids, offered by DART, which is a shared ride, demand response public transportation service, that consists of 7 vehicles, but, in order to make the best of your stay, a car is much needed.

The regular adult, one-trip fare, for riding DART, is $2, and for children with the age of 16 or under, as well as for senior citizens, the fare is $1. DART runs from Monday through Saturday.

The major highways and roads, which serve Big Rapids, include: US 131, BUS US 131, M-20 and B-96.

How to get to Ferris State University campus?

Easy! Just follow the driving directions listed below!

From Gerald R. Ford International Airport: Head west on 48th St SE/Kraft Avenue SE, toward 52nd St. SE, and turn right at 52nd St. SE. Turn right at Patterson Ave. SE and again at M-11 E/28th St. SE. Turn left to merge onto I-96 W toward Gd Rapids/Muskegon, and then, take exit 31B to merge onto US-131 N, toward Big Rapids/Cadillac. Take exit 139 for US-131 BUS E/M-20 E, toward Big Rapids, and turn right at M-20 E/Perry Ave/US-131 BUS N. Continue onto Campus Dr. and turn left to stay on Campus Drive. FSU will be on the left.