There are 4 ways to get from Battle Creek to Manistee by bus, car, or taxi
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Bus, drive
best- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Big Rapids, MIbus 1484
- Drive from Big Rapids, MI to Manisteecar
5h 38m$39–76Drive 178.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Battle Creek to Manisteecar 178.1 mi
3h 16m$33–47Bus, taxi via Kalamazoo
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Reed City, MIbus 1484
- Take the taxi from Reed City, MI to Manisteetaxi
6h 11m$148–210Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Reed City, MIbus 1484
- Take the taxi from Reed City, MI to Manisteetaxi
6h 17m$159–219
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Battle Creek to Manistee is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Battle Creek to Manistee is to drive which takes 3h 16m and costs $30 - $50.
The distance between Battle Creek and Manistee is 208 miles. The road distance is 179.1 miles.
The best way to get from Battle Creek to Manistee without a car is to bus and taxi via Kalamazoo which takes 6h 11m and costs $140 - $210.
It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Battle Creek to Manistee, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Battle Creek to Manistee is 179 miles. It takes approximately 3h 16m to drive from Battle Creek to Manistee.
There are 40+ hotels available in Manistee.
What companies run services between Battle Creek, MI, USA and Manistee, MI, USA?
There is no direct connection from Battle Creek to Manistee. However, you can take the train to Kalamazoo, walk to Kalamazoo Metro Transit, take the bus to Big Rapids, MI, then drive to Manistee. Alternatively, you can drive from Battle Creek to Manistee in around 3h 16m.
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Big Rapids, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–40
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Reed City, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Reed City, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Estimated price
- $120–150
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