What is the cheapest way to get from Pontiac to Springfield?

The cheapest way to get from Pontiac to Springfield is to bus which costs $100 - $200 and takes 17h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Pontiac to Springfield?

The fastest way to get from Pontiac to Springfield is to drive and fly which takes 6h and costs $90 - $420.

Is there a direct bus between Pontiac and Springfield?

No, there is no direct bus from Pontiac to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Downtown Pontiac and arriving at Springfield CU Transit Center via Detroit, Indianapolis Union Station and St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 50m.

How far is it from Pontiac to Springfield?

The distance between Pontiac and Springfield is 688 miles. The road distance is 755.7 miles.

How do I travel from Pontiac to Springfield without a car?

The best way to get from Pontiac to Springfield without a car is to train and bus which takes 16h 45m and costs $350 - $600.

How long does it take to get from Pontiac to Springfield?

It takes approximately 6h to get from Pontiac to Springfield, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pontiac to Springfield bus from?

Pontiac to Springfield bus services, operated by Southeast Michigan SMART, depart from Downtown Pontiac station.

Where does the Pontiac to Springfield bus arrive?

Pontiac to Springfield bus services, operated by Southeast Michigan SMART, arrive at Larned & Griswold station.

What is the time difference between Pontiac and Springfield?

Springfield is 1h behind Pontiac. It is currently 4:05 AM in Pontiac and 3:05 AM in Springfield.

Can I drive from Pontiac to Springfield?

Yes, the driving distance between Pontiac to Springfield is 756 miles. It takes approximately 12h 56m to drive from Pontiac to Springfield.

Where can I stay near Springfield?

There are 82+ hotels available in Springfield.

Pontiac to Springfield - 7 ways to travel via train, car, plane, and bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Pontiac to Springfield by car, plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound)

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Drive to Capital Region International Airport, fly
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1. Drive from Pontiac to Lansing-Airport-LANcar
2. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane LAN - SGF
6h
$95–420
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Pontiac Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louistrain
3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Centerbus
16h 45m
$358–557
Bus
1. Take the bus from Downtown Pontiac to Larned & Griswoldbus 462
2. Take the bus from Detroit to Indianapolisbus
3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Centerbus
17h 50m
$109–197
Drive 751.3 mi
1. Drive from Pontiac to Springfieldcar 751.3 mi
12h 56m
$138–199
Bus to Bishop International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Pontiac to Flintbus
2. Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane FNT - SGF
6h 42m
$129–476
Train to Detroit, fly
1. Take the train from Pontiac Amtrak Station to Dearborntrain
2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane DTW - SGF
7h 19m
$136–600
Bus via Chicago
1. Take the bus from Pontiac Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Centerbus
18h 26m

Pontiac to Springfield by train and bus

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16h 45mAverage Duration

$358Cheapest Price

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Distance: 684.3 mi
Duration: 6h

What companies run services between Pontiac, MI, USA and Springfield, MO, USA?

You can take a bus from Downtown Pontiac to Springfield CU Transit Center via Larned & Griswold, Detroit, Indianapolis Union Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 17h 50m.

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