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How to get fromPhiladelphia to Bay Cityby plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 5 ways to get from Philadelphia to Bay City by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Mbs International Airport (MBS)plane plane PHL - MBS
    6h 17m
    $117–532

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Detroit Greyhound to Bay City, MIbus bus
    20h 25m
    $111–220

  3. Train, bus via Pittsburgh

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Detroit Greyhound to Bay City, MIbus bus
    19h 33m
    $175–357

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Toledotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Detroit Greyhound to Bay City, MIbus bus
    22h 22m
    $226–1,073

  5. Drive 675 mi

    1. Drive from Philadelphia to Bay Citycar car 675 mi
    11h 14m
    $124–178

Philadelphia to Bay City by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration19h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$175Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 544.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 17m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Bay City, MI, USA?

United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Mbs International Airport (MBS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Bay City, MI via Harrisburg Bus Station and Detroit Greyhound in around 20h 25m.

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