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Journey Information
There are 2 intercity buses per day from Bay City to Mackinaw City. Traveling by bus from Bay City to Mackinaw City usually takes around 6 hours and 40 minutes, but the fastest Indian Trails bus can make the trip in 5 hours and 20 minutes.
| Distance | 156 mi (252 km) |
| Shortest duration | 5h 20m |
| Cheapest price | $41.00 |
| Trips per day | 1 |
| Most frequent service | Indian Trails |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Bay City to Mackinaw City?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Bay City to Mackinaw 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 | 6h 40m | $48.20 |
Book Indian Trails from Bay City to Mackinaw City from $41. There are 2 trips per day offered by Indian Trails from Bay City to Mackinaw City and you can expect on average to pay for a Indian Trails ticket to Mackinaw City. In Bay City, Indian Trails departs to Mackinaw City from Central Bus Term - 1124 Washington Ave . In Mackinaw City, Indian Trails arrives at 102 South Huron Ave .
An average trip on Indian Trails from Bay City to Mackinaw City takes 6 hours and 40 minutes , while the fastest available Indian Trails trip will get you to Mackinaw City in 5 hours and 20 minutes .
On weekends, Indian Trails offers 1 trip per day and you could expect to pay for a one way ticket for your weekend getaway trip to Mackinaw City.
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 6 hours and 40 minutes to cover the 156 miles from Bay City to Mackinaw City. However, the fastest bus only takes 5 hours and 20 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.
Tuesday is usually the day of the week when buses are busiest. If you are planning to travel on a Tuesday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Sunday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you are looking for less crowded buses to Mackinaw City, book your ticket for the last day of the week.
The first bus leaves at 1:00pm and the last bus leaves at 4:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Bay City to Mackinaw City, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Bay City?
Main departure station: Central Bus Term - 1124 Washington Ave
Most buses depart from the main station in Bay City.
All bus stations in Bay City:
Central Bus Term - 1124 Washington Ave
Where does the bus arrive in Mackinaw City?
Main arrival station: 102 South Huron Ave
All buses from Bay City arrive at one main station in Mackinaw City.
All bus stations in Mackinaw City:
102 South Huron Ave
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