There are 3 ways to get from Lansing to East Tawas by bus (Amtrak), car, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from East Lansing to Flintbus
- Take the bus from Flint to Bay Citybus
- Take the bus from Bay City to Tawas City/East Tawasbus
5h 47m$60–112Drive 147.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lansing to East Tawascar 147.3 mi
2h 58m$27–39Train, bus
- Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Flint Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Flint to Bay Citybus
- Take the bus from Bay City to Tawas City/East Tawasbus
5h 50m$76–132
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lansing to East Tawas is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Lansing to East Tawas is to drive which takes 2h 58m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Lansing to East Tawas. However, there are services departing from East Lansing and arriving at Tawas City/East Tawas via Flint and Bay City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.
The distance between Lansing and East Tawas is 175 miles. The road distance is 148.1 miles.
The best way to get from Lansing to East Tawas without a car is to bus which takes 5h 47m and costs $55 - $120.
It takes approximately 5h 47m to get from Lansing to East Tawas, including transfers.
Lansing to East Tawas bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from East Lansing station.
Lansing to East Tawas bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Flint station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lansing to East Tawas is 148 miles. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Lansing to East Tawas.
There are 46+ hotels available in East Tawas.
What companies run services between Lansing, MI, USA and East Tawas, MI, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Lansing to East Tawas via East Lansing, Flint, Bay City, and Tawas City/East Tawas in around 5h 47m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Flint Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from East Lansing to Flint
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–25
- 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 Tawas City/East Tawas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–29
- 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 Tawas City/East Tawas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–29
- Website
- Indian Trails
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from East Lansing to Flint
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Amtrak
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