There are 7 ways to get from Saint Joseph to Frankenmuth by train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, taxi, or bus (Amtrak)
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain Pere Marquette
- Take the bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to Flint Stationbus 1483
6h 25m$117–191Drive 196.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Saint Joseph to Frankenmuthcar 196.6 mi
3h 21m$36–52Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Pere Marquette
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Stationtrain Blue Water
8h 36m$172–317Train, fly to Bishop International Airport, taxi
- Take the train from St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane ORD - FNT
- Take the taxi from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Frankenmuthtaxi
5h 52m$154–442Bus
- Take the bus from St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to Flint Stationbus 1483
6h 25m$122–179Bus via Holland
- Take the bus from St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station to Holland Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Holland Station to Flint Stationbus 1483
6h 47m$118–172Train, fly to Mbs International Airport, taxi
- Take the train from St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Mbs International Airport (MBS)plane ORD - MBS
- Take the taxi from Mbs International Airport (MBS) to Frankenmuthtaxi
6h 12m$104–387
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bishop International Airport (FNT) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Saint Joseph to Frankenmuth is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Saint Joseph to Frankenmuth is to drive which takes 3h 21m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Saint Joseph station to Frankenmuth station. However, there are services departing from St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station and arriving at Flint Station via Greyhound Grand Rapids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Saint Joseph station to Frankenmuth station. However, there are services departing from St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station and arriving at Flint Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 36m.
The distance between Saint Joseph and Frankenmuth is 231 miles. The road distance is 197.8 miles.
The best way to get from Saint Joseph to Frankenmuth without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 25m and costs $110 - $200.
It takes approximately 6h 25m to get from Saint Joseph to Frankenmuth, including transfers.
Saint Joseph to Frankenmuth bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station.
Saint Joseph to Frankenmuth train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station.
The best way to get from Saint Joseph to Frankenmuth is to train which takes 8h 36m and costs $170 - $320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $180 and takes 6h 25m.
What companies run services between Saint Joseph, MI, USA and Frankenmuth, MI, USA?
You can take a train from St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station to Frankenmuth via Chicago Union Station and Flint Amtrak Station in around 8h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station to Frankenmuth via Greyhound Grand Rapids and Flint Station in around 6h 25m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bishop International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Mbs International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bishop International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Mbs International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–170
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to Flint Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–45
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to Flint Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–45
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Holland Station to Flint Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- Indian Trails
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station to Holland Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Website
- Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Estimated price
- $35–100
Aztec Taxi
- Phone
- +1 810-449-9740
Hey Taxi!
- Phone
- +1 810-629-7080
- Website
- heytaxi.us
A Greater Bay Cab Co
- Phone
- +1 989-894-1118
Tri-City Taxi
- Phone
- +1 989-684-5960
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More Questions & Answers
Saint Joseph to Frankenmuth bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station.
Saint Joseph to Frankenmuth train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Saint Joseph to Frankenmuth is 198 miles. It takes approximately 3h 21m to drive from Saint Joseph to Frankenmuth.
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