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How to get fromTampa to Bay Cityby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Tampa to Bay City by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Tampa to Mbs International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Mbs International Airport (MBS)plane plane TPA - MBS
    7h 51m
    $156–461

  2. Fly Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport to Bishop International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport (PIE) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane plane PIE - FNT
    2. Take the bus from Flint Amtrak to Bay City, MIbus bus
    7h 31m
    $144–534

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Detroit Greyhound to Bay City, MIbus bus
    29h 40m
    $190–363

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Tampa to Toledotrain train
    2. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Detroit Greyhound to Bay City, MIbus bus
    42h 44m
    $505–1,088

  5. Drive 1,238.6 mi

    1. Drive from Tampa to Bay Citycar car 1,238.6 mi
    21h 1m
    $226–327

Tampa to Bay City by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration29h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$190Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,102.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 51m

What companies run services between Tampa, FL, USA and Bay City, MI, USA?

United Airlines, Delta, and Frontier Airlines fly from Tampa (TPA) to Mbs International Airport (MBS) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tampa Bus Station to Bay City, MI via Atlanta Bus Station and Detroit Greyhound in around 29h 40m.

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