There are 3 ways to get from Lansing to Tawas City 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 41m$50–99Drive 145.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lansing to Tawas Citycar 145.9 mi
2h 56m$26–38Train, 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 44m$66–119
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lansing to Tawas City is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Lansing to Tawas City is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Lansing to Tawas City. 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 41m.
The distance between Lansing and Tawas City is 172 miles. The road distance is 146.8 miles.
The best way to get from Lansing to Tawas City without a car is to bus which takes 5h 41m and costs $45 - $100.
It takes approximately 5h 41m to get from Lansing to Tawas City, including transfers.
Lansing to Tawas City bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from East Lansing station.
Lansing to Tawas City bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Flint station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lansing to Tawas City is 147 miles. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Lansing to Tawas City.
There are 46+ hotels available in Tawas City.
What companies run services between Lansing, MI, USA and Tawas City, MI, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Lansing to Tawas City/East Tawas via East Lansing, Flint, and Bay City in around 5h 41m.
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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