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How to get fromBay City to Manisteeby bus, taxi, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Bay City to Manistee by bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bay City, MI to Flint Amtrakbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Flint Station to Greyhound Grand Rapidsbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Reed City, MIbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Reed City, MI to Manisteetaxi taxi
    9h 13m
    $163–249

  2. Drive 141.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bay City to Manisteecar car 141.9 mi
    2h 36m
    $26–38

  3. Bus, taxi via Saint Ignace

    1. Take the bus from Bay City, MI to Mackinawbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Mackinaw City to Traverse City, MIbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Interlochen Center for the Arts to Manisteetaxi taxi
    12h 14m
    $206–299

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 301.8 mi
  • Duration: 9h 13m

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

There is no direct connection from Bay City to Manistee. However, you can take the bus to Flint Amtrak, take the bus to Greyhound Grand Rapids, walk to Grand Rapids, take the bus to Reed City, MI, then take the taxi to Manistee. Alternatively, you can drive from Bay City to Manistee in around 2h 36m.

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