What is the cheapest way to get from Lansing to Tawas City?

The cheapest way to get from Lansing to Tawas City is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lansing to Tawas City?

The fastest way to get from Lansing to Tawas City is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs $26 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Lansing and Tawas City?

No, there is no direct bus from Lansing to Tawas City. However, there are services departing from CATA Intermodal Downtown and arriving at Tawas City, MI via Flint Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.

How far is it from Lansing to Tawas City?

The distance between Lansing and Tawas City is 173 miles. The road distance is 146.8 miles.

How do I travel from Lansing to Tawas City without a car?

The best way to get from Lansing to Tawas City without a car is to bus which takes 5h 5m and costs $30 - $65.

How long does it take to get from Lansing to Tawas City?

It takes approximately 5h 5m to get from Lansing to Tawas City, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lansing to Tawas City bus from?

Lansing to Tawas City bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from CATA Intermodal Downtown station.

Where does the Lansing to Tawas City bus arrive?

Lansing to Tawas City bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Flint Station.

Can I drive from Lansing to Tawas City?

Yes, the driving distance between Lansing to Tawas City is 147 miles. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Lansing to Tawas City.

Where can I stay near Tawas City?

There are 33+ hotels available in Tawas City.

Lansing to Tawas City - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Lansing to Tawas City by bus, car, or train

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from CATA Intermodal Downtown to Flint Stationbus 1483
2. Take the bus from Flint Amtrak to Tawas City, MIbus 1485
5h 5m
$31–65
Drive 145.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Lansing to Tawas Citycar 145.9 mi
2h 56m
$27–39
Train, bus
1. Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Flint Amtrak Stationtrain Blue Water
2. Take the bus from Flint Amtrak to Tawas City, MIbus 1485
6h 25m
$38–78

Lansing to Tawas City by bus

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5h 5mAverage Duration

$31Cheapest Price

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Distance: 171.6 mi
Duration: 5h 5m

What companies run services between Lansing, MI, USA and Tawas City, MI, USA?

You can take a bus from CATA Intermodal Downtown to Tawas City, MI via Flint Amtrak in around 5h 5m.

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