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

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

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  1. Bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Flint Amtrak to Mackinawbus bus 1485
    2. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry Mackinac Island
    7h 4m
    $71–118

  2. Drive 266.2 mi

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

  3. Bus, fly to Traverse City

    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 56m
    $63–398

  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 57m
    $63–388

  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
    $80–425

Detroit (DTW) to Traverse City (TVC) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration1h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$53Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 283.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 4m

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 Mackinaw, walk to Mackinaw City, then take the ferry to Mackinac Island. Alternatively, you can drive from Flint to Chicago in around 4h 28m.

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