There are 5 ways to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Lake George by plane, taxi, bus, rideshare, or car
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Fly, taxi
best- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Mbs International Airport (MBS)plane DTW - MBS
- Take the taxi from Mbs International Airport (MBS) to Lake Georgetaxi
2h 9m$118–425Drive 178.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Lake Georgecar 178.3 mi
3h 10m$33–47Bus via Lansing
- Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to East Lansing, MIbus 8001 / ...
- Take the bus from Lansing, MI to Clarebus 1488
7h 12m$55–108Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Detroit-DTW to Lake George178.3 mi
3h 10mBus
- Take the bus from Detroit Greyhound to Clarebus 1488
8h 30m$63–99
Detroit (DTW) to Mbs International Airport (MBS) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Lake George is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Lake George is to fly and taxi which takes 2h 9m and costs $110 - $430.
No, there is no direct bus from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Lake George. However, there are services departing from McNamara Terminal and arriving at Clare via Parking Lot, Detroit Metro Airport, WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE and Lansing, MI. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 12m.
The distance between Detroit Airport (DTW) and Lake George is 162 miles. The road distance is 179.4 miles.
The best way to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Lake George without a car is to bus via Lansing which takes 7h 12m and costs $55 - $110.
It takes approximately 2h 9m to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Lake George, including transfers.
Detroit Airport (DTW) to Lake George bus services, operated by Michigan Flyer, depart from Detroit Metro Airport station.
Detroit Airport (DTW) to Lake George bus services, operated by Michigan Flyer, arrive at East Lansing, MI station.
Yes, the driving distance between Detroit Airport (DTW) to Lake George is 179 miles. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Lake George.
There are 21+ hotels available in Lake George.
What companies run services between Detroit Airport (DTW), USA and Lake George, MI, USA?
You can take a bus from McNamara Terminal to Lake George via Parking Lot, North Terminal, Detroit Metro Airport, East Lansing, MI, WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE, Lansing, MI, and Clare in around 7h 12m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Detroit to Mbs International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–330
- Phone
- +1 517-333-0400
- [email protected]
- Website
- Michigan Flyer
Bus from Detroit Metro Airport to East Lansing, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–35
- Website
- Michigan Flyer
- Child 2-16
- $9–11
- Adult
- $22–35
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Lansing, MI to Clare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Detroit Greyhound to Clare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Website
- Indian Trails
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Detroit-DTW to Lake George
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Estimated price
- $75–95
A Greater Bay Cab Co
- Phone
- +1 989-894-1118
Tri-City Taxi
- Phone
- +1 989-684-5960
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Detroit Airport (DTW) and Lake George. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

