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How to get fromFlint to Great Lakesby bus, plane, ferry, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Flint to Great Lakes by bus, plane, ferry, or car

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  1. Bus, fly to Traverse City

    best
    1. Take the bus from Flint to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane DTW - TVC
    4h 48m
    $74–448

  2. Drive  266.2 mi

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    1. Drive from Flint to Chicagocar car 266.2 mi
    4h 28m
    $49–71

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Flint to Bay Citybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bay City to St. Ignacebus bus
    3. Take the ferry from St Ignace to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    8h 50m
    $82–131

  4. Bus, fly to Alpena County Regional Airport

    1. Take the bus from Flint to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Alpena County Regional Airport (APN)plane plane DTW - APN
    4h 56m
    $74–448

  5. Bus, fly to Pellston

    1. Take the bus from Flint to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane DTW - PLN
    6h 40m
    $86–485

Detroit (DTW) to Traverse City (TVC) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration1h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$61Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 291.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 48m

What companies run services between Flint, MI, USA and Great Lakes, MI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Flint to Great Lakes. However, you can take the bus to Detroit Bus Station, walk to Lafayette & Sixth, take the line 1 bus to Rosa Parks Transit Center - Deboarding, walk to Michigan & Cass, take the line 261 bus to Metro Airport McNamara Terminal, walk to Detroit (DTW) airport, then fly to Traverse City (TVC). Alternatively, you can take a bus from Flint to Mackinac Island via Bay City, St. Ignace, and St Ignace in around 8h 50m.

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