There are 6 ways to get from Phoenix to Bay City by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Mbs International Airport
best- Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Mbs International Airport (MBS)plane PHX - MBS
7h 16m$154–579Bus, train via Flagstaff
- Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Flagstaff Train Stationbus
- Take the train from Flagstaff 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
44h 26m$613–1,333Bus
- Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the bus from Flint Amtrak to Bay City, MIbus
46h 2m$380–682Drive 1,963.4 mi
- Drive from Phoenix to Bay Citycar 1,963.4 mi
34h 49m$359–518Fly to Bishop International Airport, bus
- Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane PHX - FNT
- Take the bus from Flint Amtrak to Bay City, MIbus
9h 25m$174–619Bus, train
- Take the bus from North Phoenix Metro Center Transit Station to Maricopa Amtrakbus
- Take the train from Maricopa Amtrak 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
2d 19h$810–1,823
Phoenix to Bay City by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Phoenix to Bay City is to fly which costs $150 - $600 and takes 7h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Phoenix to Bay City is to fly which takes 7h 16m and costs $150 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Phoenix station to Bay City. However, there are services departing from Phoenix Bus Station and arriving at Bay City, MI via St Louis Bus Station, Chicago Union Station and Flint Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46h 2m.
The distance between Phoenix and Bay City is 1679 miles. The road distance is 1974.9 miles.
The best way to get from Phoenix to Bay City without a car is to bus and train via Flagstaff which takes 44h 26m and costs $600 - $1,400.
It takes approximately 7h 16m to get from Phoenix to Bay City, including transfers.
Phoenix to Bay City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Phoenix Bus Station.
The best way to get from Phoenix to Bay City is to fly which takes 7h 16m and costs $150 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $380 - $700 and takes 46h 2m.
Phoenix to Bay City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Bay City is 3h ahead of Phoenix. It is currently 10:02 PM in Phoenix and 1:02 AM in Bay City.
What companies run services between Phoenix, AZ, USA and Bay City, MI, USA?
Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Mbs International Airport (MBS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Bay City, MI via St Louis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, and Flint Amtrak in around 46h 2m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Phoenix to Mbs International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–550
Flights from Phoenix to Bishop International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Phoenix to Mbs International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Phoenix to Bishop International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–550
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Phoenix to Bishop International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 8m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Flagstaff to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 32h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $500–1,100
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–170
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Maricopa Amtrak to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2d 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $700–1,600
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–170
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Flagstaff Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- 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 Flint Amtrak to Bay City, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–24
- 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 Flint Amtrak to Bay City, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–24
- Website
- Indian Trails
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Phoenix Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 30h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $230–440
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $90–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from North Phoenix Metro Center Transit Station to Maricopa Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $17–25
- Website
- Amtrak
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Yes, the driving distance between Phoenix to Bay City is 1975 miles. It takes approximately 34h 49m to drive from Phoenix to Bay City.
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