What is the cheapest way to get from East Lansing to Bay City?

The cheapest way to get from East Lansing to Bay City is to drive which costs $14 - $21 and takes 1h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from East Lansing to Bay City?

The fastest way to get from East Lansing to Bay City is to drive which takes 1h 34m and costs $14 - $21.

Is there a direct bus between East Lansing and Bay City?

No, there is no direct bus from East Lansing to Bay City. However, there are services departing from East Lansing Michigan Flyer and arriving at Bay City, MI via Flint Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.

How far is it from East Lansing to Bay City?

The distance between East Lansing and Bay City is 98 miles. The road distance is 80.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from East Lansing to Bay City without a car is to bus which takes 3h 15m and costs $18 - $50.

How long does it take to get from East Lansing to Bay City?

It takes approximately 3h 15m to get from East Lansing to Bay City, including transfers.

Where do I catch the East Lansing to Bay City bus from?

East Lansing to Bay City bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from East Lansing Michigan Flyer station.

Where does the East Lansing to Bay City bus arrive?

East Lansing to Bay City bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Flint Station.

Can I drive from East Lansing to Bay City?

Yes, the driving distance between East Lansing to Bay City is 80 miles. It takes approximately 1h 34m to drive from East Lansing to Bay City.

Where can I stay near Bay City?

There are 39+ hotels available in Bay City.

East Lansing to Bay City - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from East Lansing to Bay City by bus, car, or train

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from East Lansing Michigan Flyer to Flint Stationbus 1483
2. Take the bus from Flint Amtrak to Bay City, MIbus 1485
3h 15m
$19–48
Drive 79.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from East Lansing to Bay Citycar 79.8 mi
1h 34m
$15–21
Train, bus
1. Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Flint Amtrak Stationtrain Blue Water
2. Take the bus from Flint Amtrak to Bay City, MIbus 1485
4h 27m
$25–60

East Lansing to Bay City by bus

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3h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 97.4 mi
Duration: 3h 15m

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

You can take a bus from East Lansing Michigan Flyer to Bay City, MI via Flint Amtrak in around 3h 15m.

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