There are 5 ways to get from Ann Arbor to Frankenmuth by bus, train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Amtrak)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Blake Transit Center to Southfield, MI Greyhoundbus 1488
- Take the bus from Southfield, MI Greyhound to Saginaw Bus Centerbus 1485
4h 24m$46–84Drive 77.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ann Arbor to Frankenmuthcar 77.6 mi
1h 21m$15–21Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Battle Creektrain Wolverine
- Take the train from Battle Creek to Flint Amtrak Stationtrain Blue Water
5h 27m$127–210Train, bus
- Take the train from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Pontiac Amtrak Stationtrain Wolverine
- Take the bus from Pontiac Amtrak to Saginaw Bus Centerbus 1485
5h 12m$56–97Bus via Pontiac
- Take the bus from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Pontiac Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Pontiac Amtrak to Saginaw Bus Centerbus 1485
5h 17m$57–86
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ann Arbor to Frankenmuth is to drive which costs $14 - $21 and takes 1h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Ann Arbor to Frankenmuth is to drive which takes 1h 21m and costs $14 - $21.
No, there is no direct bus from Ann Arbor to Frankenmuth. However, there are services departing from Blake Transit Center and arriving at Saginaw Bus Center via Southfield, MI Greyhound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Ann Arbor station to Frankenmuth station. However, there are services departing from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station and arriving at Flint Amtrak Station via Battle Creek. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.
The distance between Ann Arbor and Frankenmuth is 135 miles. The road distance is 78.1 miles.
The best way to get from Ann Arbor to Frankenmuth without a car is to bus which takes 4h 24m and costs $45 - $85.
It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Ann Arbor to Frankenmuth, including transfers.
Ann Arbor to Frankenmuth bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Blake Transit Center station.
Ann Arbor to Frankenmuth train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Ann Arbor to Frankenmuth is to bus which takes 4h 24m and costs $45 - $85. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $120 - $210 and takes 5h 27m.
What companies run services between Ann Arbor, MI, USA and Frankenmuth, MI, USA?
You can take a bus from Blake Transit Center to Frankenmuth via Southfield, MI Greyhound and Saginaw Bus Center in around 4h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Frankenmuth via Battle Creek and Flint Amtrak Station in around 5h 27m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Battle Creek
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Battle Creek to Flint Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Pontiac Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from Blake Transit Center to Southfield, MI Greyhound
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–21
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Southfield, MI Greyhound to Saginaw Bus Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Pontiac Amtrak to Saginaw Bus Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–29
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Pontiac Amtrak to Saginaw Bus Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–29
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Pontiac Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $20–30
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Ann Arbor to Frankenmuth bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Southfield, MI Greyhound station.
Ann Arbor to Frankenmuth train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Battle Creek station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ann Arbor to Frankenmuth is 78 miles. It takes approximately 1h 21m to drive from Ann Arbor to Frankenmuth.
There are 37+ hotels available in Frankenmuth.




