What is the cheapest way to get from Carmel to Frankenmuth?

The cheapest way to get from Carmel to Frankenmuth is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Carmel to Frankenmuth?

The fastest way to get from Carmel to Frankenmuth is to taxi and fly which takes 4h 41m and costs $160 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Carmel and Frankenmuth?

No, there is no direct bus from Carmel to Frankenmuth. However, there are services departing from Commerce Crossing & River Crossing Blvd and arriving at Saginaw Bus Center via Indianapolis, IN and Detroit Greyhound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Carmel and Frankenmuth?

No, there is no direct train from Carmel to Frankenmuth station. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Flint Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 7m.

How far is it from Carmel to Frankenmuth?

The distance between Carmel and Frankenmuth is 346 miles. The road distance is 308.1 miles.

How do I travel from Carmel to Frankenmuth without a car?

The best way to get from Carmel to Frankenmuth without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 8h 14m and costs $150 - $230.

How long does it take to get from Carmel to Frankenmuth?

It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Carmel to Frankenmuth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carmel to Frankenmuth bus from?

Carmel to Frankenmuth bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from Indianapolis, IN station.

Where do I catch the Carmel to Frankenmuth train from?

Carmel to Frankenmuth train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Indianapolis station.

Train or bus from Carmel to Frankenmuth?

The best way to get from Carmel to Frankenmuth is to train which takes 12h 7m and costs $240 - $440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $170 and takes 11h 40m.

Where does the Carmel to Frankenmuth bus arrive?

Carmel to Frankenmuth bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Detroit, MI station.

Where does the Carmel to Frankenmuth train arrive?

Carmel to Frankenmuth train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Carmel to Frankenmuth?

Yes, the driving distance between Carmel to Frankenmuth is 308 miles. It takes approximately 5h 31m to drive from Carmel to Frankenmuth.

Where can I stay near Frankenmuth?

There are 35+ hotels available in Frankenmuth.

Carmel to Frankenmuth - 7 ways to travel via train, taxi, plane, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Carmel to Frankenmuth by taxi, plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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Taxi, fly to Mbs International Airport
best
1. Take the taxi from Carmel to Indianapolis-Airport-INDtaxi
2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Mbs International Airport (MBS)plane IND - MBS
3. Take the taxi from Mbs International Airport (MBS) to Frankenmuthtaxi
4h 41m
$164–513
Drive 306.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Carmel to Frankenmuthcar 306.3 mi
5h 31m
$56–81
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Detroit, MIbus
2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Flintbus
3. Take the taxi from Flint to Frankenmuthtaxi
8h 14m
$158–230
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Stationtrain Blue Water
12h 7m
$247–439
Taxi, fly to Bishop International Airport
1. Take the taxi from Carmel to Indianapolis-Airport-INDtaxi
2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane IND - FNT
3. Take the taxi from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Frankenmuthtaxi
5h 10m
$224–588
Bus
1. Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Detroit, MIbus Cincinnati
2. Take the bus from Detroit Greyhound to Saginaw Bus Centerbus 1485
11h 40m
$87–161
Bus via Indianapolis Union Station
1. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0112
2. Take the bus from Detroit Greyhound to Saginaw Bus Centerbus 1485
12h 20m
$100–171

Indianapolis (IND) to Mbs International Airport (MBS) flights

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4h 17mAverage Duration

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Distance: 344.5 mi
Duration: 4h 41m

What companies run services between Carmel, IN, USA and Frankenmuth, MI, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Carmel to Frankenmuth via Indianapolis, Chicago Union Station, and Flint Amtrak Station in around 12h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Carmel to Frankenmuth via Commerce Crossing & River Crossing Blvd, Ctc-J, Indianapolis, IN, Detroit Greyhound, and Saginaw Bus Center in around 11h 40m.

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