There are 6 ways to get from Flint to Iron River by bus, plane, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, fly to Iron Mountain
best- Take the bus from Flint to Detroit Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Iron Mountain (IMT)plane DTW - IMT
- Take the bus from Iron Mountain to Iron Riverbus
7h 21m$113–550Drive 453 mi
cheapest- Drive from Flint to Iron Rivercar 453 mi
8h$83–120Bus
- Take the bus from Flint to Bay Citybus
- Take the bus from Bay City to St. Ignacebus
- Take the bus from St. Ignace to Escanababus
- Take the bus from Escanaba to Iron Riverbus
16h 5m$97–198Bus, fly to Delta County Airport
- Take the bus from Flint to Detroit Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Delta County Airport (ESC)plane DTW - ESC
- Take the bus from Escanaba to Iron Riverbus
8h 19m$127–569Bus, fly to Sawyer International Airport
- Take the bus from Flint to Detroit Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Sawyer International Airport (MQT)plane DTW - MQT
- Take the bus from Gwinn to Escanababus
- Take the bus from Escanaba to Iron Riverbus
10h 28m$139–601Train, bus
- Take the train from Flint Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
- Take the bus from Milwaukee to Escanababus
- Take the bus from Escanaba to Iron Riverbus
16h 54m$237–401
Flint to Iron River by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Flint to Iron River is to drive which costs $80 - $120 and takes 8h.
The fastest way to get from Flint to Iron River is to bus and fly which takes 7h 21m and costs $110 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Flint to Iron River. However, there are services departing from Flint and arriving at Iron River via Bay City, St. Ignace and Escanaba. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 5m.
The distance between Flint and Iron River is 478 miles. The road distance is 455.7 miles.
The best way to get from Flint to Iron River without a car is to bus which takes 16h 5m and costs $95 - $200.
It takes approximately 7h 21m to get from Flint to Iron River, including transfers.
Flint to Iron River bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Flint station.
Flint to Iron River bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Bay City station.
Iron River is 1h behind Flint. It is currently 7:03 PM in Flint and 6:03 PM in Iron River.
Yes, the driving distance between Flint to Iron River is 456 miles. It takes approximately 8h to drive from Flint to Iron River.
What companies run services between Flint, MI, USA and Iron River, MI, USA?
You can take a bus from Flint to Iron River via Bay City, St. Ignace, and Escanaba in around 16h 5m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Detroit to Iron Mountain
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–490
Flights from Detroit to Delta County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–480
Flights from Detroit to Sawyer International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–490
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Flint Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–220
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Flint to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9–15
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Flint to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9–15
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Flint to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9–15
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Iron Mountain to Iron River
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–23
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Flint to Bay City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–24
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Bay City to St. Ignace
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from St. Ignace to Escanaba
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Escanaba to Iron River
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–40
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Escanaba to Iron River
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–40
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Gwinn to Escanaba
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–24
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Escanaba to Iron River
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–40
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Milwaukee to Escanaba
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Escanaba to Iron River
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–40
- Website
- Indian Trails
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