There are 6 ways to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Tawas City by plane, bus, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Mbs International Airport, bus
best- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Mbs International Airport (MBS)plane DTW - MBS
- Take the bus from Bay City, MI to Tawas City, MIbus
3h 41m$80–388Drive 176.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Tawas Citycar 176.4 mi
3h 21m$33–47Bus
- Take the bus from Detroit Greyhound to Tawas City, MIbus 1485
7h$34–59Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Detroit-DTW to Tawas City176.4 mi
3h 21mFly to Alpena County Regional Airport, bus
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Alpena County Regional Airport (APN)plane DTW - APN
- Take the bus from Alpena to Tawas City, MIbus
4h 34m$84–410Fly to Pellston, bus
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Pellston (PLN)plane DTW - PLN
- Take the bus from Cheboygan, MI to Tawas City, MIbus
6h 22m$144–498
Detroit Airport (DTW) to Tawas City by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Tawas City is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Tawas City is to drive which takes 3h 21m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Tawas City. However, there are services departing from Metro Airport McNamara Terminal and arriving at Tawas City, MI via Rosa Parks Transit Center - Bay 10 and Detroit Greyhound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.
The distance between Detroit Airport (DTW) and Tawas City is 184 miles. The road distance is 177.4 miles.
The best way to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Tawas City without a car is to bus which takes 7h and costs $30 - $60.
It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Tawas City, including transfers.
Detroit Airport (DTW) to Tawas City bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Detroit Greyhound station.
Detroit Airport (DTW) to Tawas City bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Tawas City, MI station.
Yes, the driving distance between Detroit Airport (DTW) to Tawas City is 177 miles. It takes approximately 3h 21m to drive from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Tawas City.
There are 32+ hotels available in Tawas City.
What companies run services between Detroit Airport (DTW), USA and Tawas City, MI, USA?
Indian Trails operates a bus from Detroit Greyhound to Tawas City, MI once daily. Tickets cost $30–55 and the journey takes 4h 50m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Detroit to Mbs International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–330
Flights from Detroit to Alpena County Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–360
Flights from Detroit to Pellston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–370
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Bay City, MI to Tawas City, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–29
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Detroit Greyhound to Tawas City, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Alpena to Tawas City, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–28
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Cheboygan, MI to Tawas City, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–50
- Website
- Indian Trails
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Detroit-DTW to Tawas City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Detroit Airport (DTW) and Tawas City. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

