What is the cheapest way to get from Madison to Bay City?

The cheapest way to get from Madison to Bay City is to drive which costs $80 - $120 and takes 7h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Madison to Bay City?

The fastest way to get from Madison to Bay City is to fly which takes 4h 55m and costs $95 - $470.

Is there a direct bus between Madison and Bay City?

No, there is no direct bus from Madison to Bay City. However, there are services departing from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus and arriving at Bay City, MI via Chicago Union Station and Flint Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 23m.

How far is it from Madison to Bay City?

The distance between Madison and Bay City is 289 miles. The road distance is 448 miles.

How do I travel from Madison to Bay City without a car?

The best way to get from Madison to Bay City without a car is to bus and train which takes 12h 18m and costs $110 - $250.

How long does it take to get from Madison to Bay City?

It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Madison to Bay City, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Madison to Bay City bus from?

Madison to Bay City bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, depart from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus station.

Bus or fly from Madison to Bay City?

The best way to get from Madison to Bay City is to fly which takes 4h 55m and costs $95 - $470. Alternatively, you can bus via Chicago, which costs $120 - $220 and takes 12h 23m.

Where does the Madison to Bay City bus arrive?

Madison to Bay City bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, arrive at W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St station.

What is the time difference between Madison and Bay City?

Bay City is 1h ahead of Madison. It is currently 12:18 AM in Madison and 1:18 AM in Bay City.

Can I drive from Madison to Bay City?

Yes, the driving distance between Madison to Bay City is 448 miles. It takes approximately 7h 46m to drive from Madison to Bay City.

Where can I stay near Bay City?

There are 38+ hotels available in Bay City.

Madison to Bay City - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Madison to Bay City by plane, bus, train, car, bus (Amtrak), or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field
best
1. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Mbs International Airport (MBS)plane MSN - MBS
4h 55m
$96–461
Drive 445.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Madison to Bay Citycar 445.4 mi
7h 46m
$82–118
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Flint Amtrak to Bay City, MIbus
12h 18m
$115–250
Bus, train via Milwaukee
1. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Milwaukee, WI - Amtrakbus
2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Stationtrain
4. Take the bus from Flint Amtrak to Bay City, MIbus
12h 22m
$139–294
Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departuresbus
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Mbs International Airport (MBS)plane ORD - MBS
5h 41m
$88–359
Bus via Chicago
1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus
2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Flint Amtrak to Bay City, MIbus
12h 23m
$125–220
Bus
1. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Milwaukee, WI - Amtrakbus
2. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Detroit Greyhound to Bay City, MIbus
14h 20m
$98–180

Madison to Bay City by bus and train

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Distance: 287.6 mi
Duration: 4h 55m

What companies run services between Madison, WI, USA and Bay City, MI, USA?

Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Mbs International Airport (MBS) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to Bay City, MI via W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St, Chicago Union Station, and Flint Amtrak in around 12h 23m.

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