What is the cheapest way to get from Bay City to Madison?

The cheapest way to get from Bay City to Madison is to drive which costs $80 - $120 and takes 7h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bay City to Madison?

The fastest way to get from Bay City to Madison is to fly which takes 5h 12m and costs $100 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Bay City and Madison?

No, there is no direct bus from Bay City to Madison. However, there are services departing from Bay City, MI and arriving at 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus via Flint Amtrak Station and W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 3m.

How far is it from Bay City to Madison?

The distance between Bay City and Madison is 290 miles. The road distance is 447.3 miles.

How do I travel from Bay City to Madison without a car?

The best way to get from Bay City to Madison without a car is to bus via Chicago which takes 12h 3m and costs $120 - $220.

How long does it take to get from Bay City to Madison?

It takes approximately 5h 12m to get from Bay City to Madison, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bay City to Madison bus from?

Bay City to Madison bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Bay City, MI station.

Bus or fly from Bay City to Madison?

The best way to get from Bay City to Madison is to fly which takes 5h 12m and costs $100 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus via Chicago, which costs $120 - $220 and takes 12h 3m.

Where does the Bay City to Madison bus arrive?

Bay City to Madison bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Flint Amtrak station.

What is the time difference between Bay City and Madison?

Madison is 1h behind Bay City. It is currently 1:11 AM in Bay City and 12:11 AM in Madison.

Can I drive from Bay City to Madison?

Yes, the driving distance between Bay City to Madison is 447 miles. It takes approximately 7h 45m to drive from Bay City to Madison.

Where can I stay near Madison?

There are 136+ hotels available in Madison.

Bay City to Madison - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Bay City to Madison by plane, bus (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Mbs International Airport (MBS) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane MBS - MSN
5h 12m
$102–511
Drive 444.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Bay City to Madisoncar 444.7 mi
7h 45m
$82–118
Bus via Chicago
1. Take the bus from Bay City, MI to Flint Amtrakbus
2. Take the bus from Flint Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
3. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus
12h 3m
$125–219
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bay City, MI to Flint Amtrakbus
2. Take the train from Flint Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus
12h 3m
$115–249
Bus, train via Milwaukee
1. Take the bus from Bay City, MI to Flint Amtrakbus
2. Take the train from Flint Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
4. Take the bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus
12h 29m
$140–294
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bay City, MI to Detroit Greyhoundbus
2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus
14h 25m
$98–178

Bay City to Madison by bus

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Distance: 288.3 mi
Duration: 5h 12m

What companies run services between Bay City, MI, USA and Madison, WI, USA?

United Airlines and Delta fly from Mbs International Airport (MBS) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bay City, MI to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus via Flint Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, and W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St in around 12h 3m.

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