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How to get fromSpringfield to Pontiacby plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak)

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

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  1. Fly to Bishop International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane plane SGF - FNT
    2. Take the bus from Flint Amtrak to Pontiac Amtrakbus bus
    6h 46m
    $128–475

  2. Fly to Capital Region International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane plane SGF - LAN
    2. Take the bus from Lansing to Pontiacbus bus
    9h 6m
    $99–436

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pontiac Amtrak Stationtrain train
    17h 16m
    $171–396

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Detroit, MIbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Pontiac Amtrak Stationbus bus
    17h 45m
    $104–205

  5. Drive  749 mi

    1. Drive from Springfield to Pontiaccar car 749 mi
    12h 57m
    $137–198

  6. Fly to Detroit, train

    1. Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane SGF - DTW
    2. Take the train from Dearborn to Pontiac Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 46m
    $121–590

  7. Bus via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Pontiac Amtrak Stationbus bus
    18h 35m
    $151–241

Springfield to Pontiac by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration17h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$171Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 694.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 46m

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

You can take a bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to Pontiac Amtrak Station via St Louis Bus Station, Indianapolis, IN, and Detroit Bus Station in around 17h 45m.

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