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How to get fromManistee to Iron Riverby car, car ferry, bus, or taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Manistee to Iron River by car, car ferry, bus, or taxi

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  1. Drive, car ferry, bus

    best
    1. Drive from Manistee to Ludingtoncar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Ludington to Manitowoccarferry car ferry
    3. Take the bus from Manitowoc, WI to Escanababus bus
    4. Take the bus from Escanaba, MI to Iron River, MIbus bus
    11h 16m
    $134–308

  2. Drive, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Manistee to Ludingtoncar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Ludington to Manitowoccarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Manitowoc to Iron Rivercar car
    7h 24m
    $120–267

  3. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Manistee to Interlochen Center for the Artstaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to St. Ignacebus bus
    3. Take the bus from St. Ignace Transportation Center to Iron River, MIbus bus
    13h 26m
    $225–317

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  • Distance: 337.5 mi
  • Duration: 11h 16m

What companies run services between Manistee, MI, USA and Iron River, MI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Manistee to Iron River. However, you can drive to Ludington, take the car ferry to Manitowoc, drive to Manitowoc, WI, take the bus to Escanaba, then take the bus to Iron River, MI. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Manistee to Iron River via Ludington and Manitowoc in around 7h 24m.

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