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How to get to John Ball Zoo in Grand Rapids by bus?

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How to get to John Ball Zoo by bus?

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Bus stations near John Ball Zoo in Grand Rapids

  • John Ball Zoo Station (Eb),11 min walk,
  • Lane/Fulton (Sb),18 min walk,

Train stations near John Ball Zoo in Grand Rapids

  • Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station,17 min walk,

Bus lines to John Ball Zoo in Grand Rapids

  • 45,Ends at Pew,
  • 12,Central Station,
Questions & Answers
  • What are the closest stations to John Ball Zoo?

    The closest stations to John Ball Zoo are:

    • John Ball Zoo Station (Eb) is 914 yards away, 11 min walk.
    • Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station is 1351 yards away, 17 min walk.
    • Lane/Fulton (Sb) is 1521 yards away, 18 min walk.
  • Which bus lines stop near John Ball Zoo?

    These bus lines stop near John Ball Zoo: 12, 45.

  • What’s the nearest train station to John Ball Zoo in Grand Rapids?

    The nearest train station to John Ball Zoo in Grand Rapids is Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station. It’s a 17 min walk away.

  • What’s the nearest bus stop to John Ball Zoo in Grand Rapids?

    The nearest bus stop to John Ball Zoo in Grand Rapids is John Ball Zoo Station (Eb). It’s a 11 min walk away.

  • What time is the first train to John Ball Zoo in Grand Rapids?

    The PERE MARQUETTE is the first train that goes to John Ball Zoo in Grand Rapids. It stops nearby at 6:00 AM.

  • What time is the last train to John Ball Zoo in Grand Rapids?

    The PERE MARQUETTE is the last train that goes to John Ball Zoo in Grand Rapids. It stops nearby at 11:34 PM.

  • What time is the first bus to John Ball Zoo in Grand Rapids?

    The 12 is the first bus that goes to John Ball Zoo in Grand Rapids. It stops nearby at 5:24 AM.

  • What time is the last bus to John Ball Zoo in Grand Rapids?

    The 45 is the last bus that goes to John Ball Zoo in Grand Rapids. It stops nearby at 11:22 PM.

  • How much is the bus fare to John Ball Zoo?

    The bus fare to John Ball Zoo costs about $1.75.

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Public Transit to John Ball Zoo in Grand Rapids

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Location: Grand Rapids

John Ball Zoo, Grand Rapids
John Ball Zoo, Grand RapidsJohn Ball Zoo is located on the west side of the city of Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States. The John Ball Zoo is situated on the ravines and bluffs along the west edge of the property. The zoo houses more than 2,000 individual animals representing over 200 different species and is a significant regional attraction. With the Zoo School and Wildlife Conservation Fund, the zoo gives something back to the community and world as a whole. The zoo is an accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, and was the first zoo in Michigan to receive accreditation.

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