There are 5 ways to get from Louisville to Bay City by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Mbs International Airport (MBS)plane SDF - MBS
6h 1m$91–442Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Louisville, KY Bus Station to Greyhound Station Cincinnatibus
- Take the bus from Cincinnati Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Detroit Greyhound to Bay City, MIbus
12h 40m$56–154Bus, train
- Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Flint Amtrak to Bay City, MIbus
16h 38m$167–368Drive 428.3 mi
- Drive from Louisville to Bay Citycar 428.3 mi
7h 55m$79–113Bus via Indianapolis
- Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Detroit, MIbus
- Take the bus from Detroit Greyhound to Bay City, MIbus
12h 45m$70–154
Louisville to Bay City by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Louisville to Bay City is to drive which costs $75 - $120 and takes 7h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Louisville to Bay City is to fly which takes 6h 1m and costs $90 - $450.
No, there is no direct bus from Louisville station to Bay City. However, there are services departing from Louisville, KY Bus Station and arriving at Bay City, MI via Cincinnati Bus Station and Detroit Greyhound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 40m.
The distance between Louisville and Bay City is 403 miles. The road distance is 430.8 miles.
The best way to get from Louisville to Bay City without a car is to bus which takes 12h 40m and costs $55 - $160.
It takes approximately 6h 1m to get from Louisville to Bay City, including transfers.
Louisville to Bay City bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from Louisville, KY Bus Station.
The best way to get from Louisville to Bay City is to fly which takes 6h 1m and costs $90 - $450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $160 and takes 12h 40m.
Louisville to Bay City bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Greyhound Station Cincinnati.
Yes, the driving distance between Louisville to Bay City is 431 miles. It takes approximately 7h 55m to drive from Louisville to Bay City.
What companies run services between Louisville, KY, USA and Bay City, MI, USA?
United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Mbs International Airport (MBS) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Louisville, KY Bus Station to Bay City, MI via Greyhound Station Cincinnati, Cincinnati Bus Station, and Detroit Greyhound in around 12h 40m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Louisville International Airport to Mbs International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–440
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Louisville International Airport to Mbs International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–410
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–170
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Louisville, KY Bus Station to Greyhound Station Cincinnati
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–45
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Cincinnati Bus Station to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–70
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Indianapolis, IN to Detroit, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–70
- Website
- Barons Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Cincinnati Bus Station to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Detroit Greyhound to Bay City, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Flint Amtrak to Bay City, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–24
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Detroit Greyhound to Bay City, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- Indian Trails
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $22–45
Bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $22–45
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