There are 3 ways to get from Sault Ste. Marie to Elk Rapids by bus or car
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Bus, drive
best- Take the bus from Sault Ste. Marie, MI to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus
- Take the bus from St. Ignace, MI to Alanson, MIbus
- Drive from Alanson, MI to Elk Rapidscar
4h 29m$29–63Drive 144.2 mi
- Drive from Sault Ste. Marie to Elk Rapidscar 144.2 mi
2h 49m$33–48Bus
- Take the bus from Sault Ste. Marie, MI to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus 1489
- Take the bus from St. Ignace to Traverse City, MIbus 1484
5h 45m$90–142
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sault Ste. Marie to Elk Rapids is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 2h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Sault Ste. Marie to Elk Rapids is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Sault Ste. Marie to Elk Rapids. However, there are services departing from Sault Ste. Marie, MI and arriving at Traverse City, MI via St. Ignace. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.
The distance between Sault Ste. Marie and Elk Rapids is 149 miles. The road distance is 145.1 miles.
It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Sault Ste. Marie to Elk Rapids, including transfers.
Sault Ste. Marie to Elk Rapids bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Sault Ste. Marie, MI station.
Sault Ste. Marie to Elk Rapids bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at St. Ignace Transportation Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sault Ste. Marie to Elk Rapids is 145 miles. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Sault Ste. Marie to Elk Rapids.
There are 612+ hotels available in Elk Rapids.
What companies run services between Sault Ste. Marie, ON, Canada and Elk Rapids, MI, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Sault Ste. Marie to Elk Rapids via Sault Ste. Marie, MI, St. Ignace, and Traverse City, MI in around 5h 45m.
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from Sault Ste. Marie, MI to St. Ignace Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–25
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from St. Ignace, MI to Alanson, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–20
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Sault Ste. Marie, MI to St. Ignace Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–25
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from St. Ignace to Traverse City, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
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