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

The cheapest way to get from East Lansing to Tawas City is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from East Lansing to Tawas City is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs $26 - $40.

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

No, there is no direct bus from East Lansing to Tawas City. However, there are services departing from East Lansing Michigan Flyer and arriving at Tawas City, MI via Flint Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.

How far is it from East Lansing to Tawas City?

The distance between East Lansing and Tawas City is 167 miles. The road distance is 143.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from East Lansing to Tawas City without a car is to bus which takes 4h 45m and costs $29 - $65.

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

It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from East Lansing to Tawas City, including transfers.

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

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

Where does the East Lansing to Tawas City bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from East Lansing to Tawas City?

Yes, the driving distance between East Lansing to Tawas City is 143 miles. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from East Lansing to Tawas City.

Where can I stay near Tawas City?

There are 40+ hotels available in Tawas City.

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

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There are 3 ways to get from East Lansing to Tawas 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 Tawas City, MIbus 1485
4h 45m
$30–64
Drive 142.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from East Lansing to Tawas Citycar 142.3 mi
2h 50m
$26–38
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 Tawas City, MIbus 1485
5h 57m
$36–76

East Lansing to Tawas City by bus

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4h 45mAverage Duration

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Distance: 166.1 mi
Duration: 4h 45m

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

You can take a bus from East Lansing Michigan Flyer to Tawas City, MI via Flint Amtrak in around 4h 45m.

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