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How to get fromEast Tawas to Detroitby bus, car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from East Tawas to Detroit by bus, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Tawas City/East Tawas to Bay Citybus bus It 85
    2. Take the bus from Bay City to Detroitbus bus It 43
    5h 35m
    $43–82

  2. Drive  170.3 mi

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    1. Drive from East Tawas to Detroitcar car 170.3 mi
    3h 25m
    $31–44

  3. Bus to Mbs International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Tawas City/East Tawas to Bay Citybus bus
    2. Fly from Mbs International Airport (MBS) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane MBS - DTW
    5h 3m
    $101–484

  4. Bus to Alpena County Regional Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Tawas City/East Tawas to Alpenabus bus
    2. Fly from Alpena County Regional Airport (APN) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane APN - DTW
    5h 51m
    $106–499

Mbs International Airport (MBS) to Detroit (DTW) flights

Calendar22Weekly Planes
Duration56 minAverage Duration
Ticket$53Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 182.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 35m

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

You can take a vehicle from East Tawas to Detroit via Tawas City/East Tawas and Bay City in around 5h 35m.

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