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Journey Information
There are 2 intercity buses per day from Pontiac to Tawas City. Traveling by bus from Pontiac to Tawas City usually takes around 5 hours and 15 minutes, but the fastest Indian Trails bus can make the trip in 3 hours and 55 minutes.
| Distance | 113 mi (182 km) |
| Shortest duration | 3h 55m |
| Cheapest price | US$28.00 |
| Most frequent service | Indian Trails |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Pontiac to Tawas City?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Pontiac to Tawas City. Indian Trails is the one bus line that serves this route. Although it's the sole option, there are a couple of different scheduled times to choose from.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Trails | 2 | 5h 15m | US$28.00 |
Book Indian Trails from Pontiac to Tawas City from US$28. There are 2 Indian Trails schedules from Pontiac to Tawas City and you can expect on average to pay for a Indian Trails ticket to Tawas City. In Pontiac, Indian Trails departs to Tawas City from Transp Ctr - 51000 Woodward Ave and no other station. In Tawas City, Indian Trails arrives at 1020 West Lake St and no other station.
An average trip on Indian Trails from Pontiac to Tawas City takes 5 hours and 15 minutes , while the fastest available Indian Trails trip will get you to Tawas City in 3 hours and 55 minutes .
On weekends, Indian Trails offers 2 trips per day and you could expect to pay for a weekend getaway trip to Tawas City.
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 5 hours and 15 minutes to cover the 182 kilometers from Pontiac to Tawas City. However, the fastest bus only takes 3 hours and 55 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
"Sunday tends to be the busiest day for buses, as many passengers take the bus to Tawas City at the end of the week. If you are planning to travel on a Sunday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Thursday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Thursday ticket is the way to go."
The first bus leaves at 10:00am and the last bus leaves at 1:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Pontiac to Tawas City, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are usually only 2 buses per day from Pontiac to Tawas City. However, neither bus offers direct service, so you will have to get off your original vehicle to transfer buses during the trip.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Pontiac to Tawas City; ticket prices start at US$78.00.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Pontiac?
Main departure station: Transp Ctr - 51000 Woodward Ave
Most buses depart from the main station in Pontiac.
All bus stations in Pontiac:
Transp Ctr - 51000 Woodward Ave
Where does the bus arrive in Tawas City?
Main arrival station: 1020 West Lake St
All buses from Pontiac arrive at one main station in Tawas City.
Bus stations in Tawas City:
1020 West Lake St
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