There are 5 ways to get from Ann Arbor to Sarnia by bus, train, bus (Amtrak), car, or train (Amtrak)
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to East Lansing, MIbus 8001 / ...
- Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Port Huron Stationtrain Blue Water
5h 19m$54–126Drive 158.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Ann Arbor to Sarniacar 158.2 km
1h 54m$32–46Bus via Lansing
- Take the bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to East Lansing, MIbus 8001 / ...
- Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Port Huron Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 19m$59–111Bus
- Take the bus from Ann Arbor to East Lansingbus It 44 / ...
- Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Port Huron Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 21m$65–117Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Battle Creektrain Wolverine
- Take the train from Battle Creek to Port Huron Stationtrain Blue Water
6h 20m$86–198
Ann Arbor to Sarnia by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ann Arbor to Sarnia is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 1h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Ann Arbor to Sarnia is to drive which takes 1h 54m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Ann Arbor to Sarnia station. However, there are services departing from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI and arriving at Port Huron Station via WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE and East Lansing Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Ann Arbor station to Sarnia station. However, there are services departing from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station and arriving at Port Huron Station via Battle Creek. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.
The distance between Ann Arbor and Sarnia is 276 km. The road distance is 158.2 km.
The best way to get from Ann Arbor to Sarnia without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 19m and costs $50 - $130.
It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Ann Arbor to Sarnia, including transfers.
Ann Arbor to Sarnia bus services, operated by Michigan Flyer, depart from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI station.
Ann Arbor to Sarnia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Ann Arbor to Sarnia is to bus via Lansing which takes 5h 19m and costs $55 - $120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $85 - $200 and takes 6h 20m.
What companies run services between Ann Arbor, MI, USA and Sarnia, ON, Canada?
You can take a bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to Port Huron Station via East Lansing, MI, WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE, and East Lansing Amtrak Station in around 5h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Port Huron Station via Battle Creek in around 6h 20m.
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Port Huron Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Battle Creek
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Battle Creek to Port Huron Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–130
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 517-333-0400
- [email protected]
- Website
- Michigan Flyer
Bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to East Lansing, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $12–35
- Website
- Michigan Flyer
- Child 2-16
- $12–14
- Adult
- $24–35
Bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to East Lansing, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $12–35
- Website
- Michigan Flyer
- Child 2-16
- $12–14
- Adult
- $24–35
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More Questions & Answers
Ann Arbor to Sarnia bus services, operated by Michigan Flyer, arrive at East Lansing, MI station.
Ann Arbor to Sarnia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Battle Creek station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ann Arbor to Sarnia is 158 km. It takes approximately 1h 54m to drive from Ann Arbor to Sarnia.
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