There are 3 ways to get from Battle Creek to East Tawas by train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Battle Creek to Flint Amtrak Stationtrain Blue Water
- Take the bus from Flint Amtrak to Tawas City, MIbus 1485
6h 15m$61–116Drive 196.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Battle Creek to East Tawascar 196.1 mi
3h 55m$36–52Bus
- Take the bus from Battle Creek to Flint Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Flint Amtrak to Tawas City, MIbus 1485
6h 20m$65–102
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Battle Creek to East Tawas is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Battle Creek to East Tawas is to drive which takes 3h 55m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Battle Creek to East Tawas. However, there are services departing from Battle Creek and arriving at Tawas City, MI via Flint Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.
The distance between Battle Creek and East Tawas is 217 miles. The road distance is 197.3 miles.
The best way to get from Battle Creek to East Tawas without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 15m and costs $60 - $120.
It takes approximately 6h 15m to get from Battle Creek to East Tawas, including transfers.
Battle Creek to East Tawas bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Battle Creek station.
Battle Creek to East Tawas bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Flint Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Battle Creek to East Tawas is 197 miles. It takes approximately 3h 55m to drive from Battle Creek to East Tawas.
There are 37+ hotels available in East Tawas.
What companies run services between Battle Creek, MI, USA and East Tawas, MI, USA?
You can take a bus from Battle Creek to East Tawas via Flint Amtrak and Tawas City, MI in around 6h 20m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Battle Creek to Flint Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Flint Amtrak to Tawas City, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Flint Amtrak to Tawas City, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- Indian Trails
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Battle Creek to Flint Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Website
- Amtrak
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