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There are 2 intercity buses per day from Detroit to Tawas City. Traveling by bus from Detroit to Tawas City usually takes around 5 hours and 58 minutes, but the fastest Indian Trails bus can make the trip in 4 hours and 45 minutes.
| Distance | 136 mi (219 km) |
| Shortest duration | 4h 45m |
| Cheapest price | €29.84 |
| Most frequent service | Indian Trails |
| Bus lines | 1 |
Average score for buses from Detroit to Tawas City
(Based on 1 ratings and reviews)
5.0
Pros: Calm and peaceful easy to put me sleep. Cons: Maybe wider seat and armrest need padded will be easier for press on hip instead pinch or poke. Tips: If someone bother you constantly just stay calm and move other seat especially child(ren) kicking. Make sure bring water bottle and snack. it’s have very limit to get snacks during stop. If you sit by window bring thin blanket. Maybe small pillow.
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Detroit 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 58m | €29.84 |
Book Indian Trails from Detroit to Tawas City from €30. There are 2 trips per day offered by Indian Trails from Detroit to Tawas City and you can expect on average to pay for a Indian Trails ticket to Tawas City. In Detroit, Indian Trails departs to Tawas City from Bus Terminal - 1001 Howard St . In Tawas City, Indian Trails arrives at 1020 West Lake St .
An average trip on Indian Trails from Detroit to Tawas City takes 5 hours and 58 minutes , while the fastest available Indian Trails trip will get you to Tawas City in 4 hours and 45 minutes .
On weekends, Indian Trails offers 2 trips per day. A one way ticket costs for a weekend trip to Tawas City.
The bus takes an average of 5 hours and 58 minutes to cover the 136 miles from Detroit to Tawas City. However, the fastest bus only takes 4 hours and 45 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.
Travelers prefer riding the bus on Saturday to enjoy the weekend in Tawas City. If you are planning to travel on a Saturday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Friday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Friday ticket is the way to go.
The first bus leaves at 10:00am and the last bus leaves at 12:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Detroit to Tawas City, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are usually only 2 buses per day from Detroit 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 Detroit to Tawas City; ticket prices start at €64.34.
Often stigmatized as a dead city, Detroit is making a huge comeback, and it is fast becoming a hidden gem among travelers. Your first stop should be at the Detroit Institute of Art, the city’s foremost cultural destination. Featuring more than 100 galleries with artworks from masters such as Van Gogh or Diego Rivera, the museum offers tourists hours of artistic immersion and enjoyment. For those wishing to learn more about the history of Motown or Black American communities, the city’s Motown Museum and Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History will be top-tier destinations. Finally, don’t miss out on the chance to catch a performance at the lavish Fox Theater, a national landmark.
As Detroit is the birthplace of Coney dog, it would be a huge miss if you pass up the chance to try out this masterpiece. One of the locals’ favorite Coney dog establishments is Lafayette Coney Island. Detroit’s craft beer scene is also quite lively, and some famous local brands include Batch Brewing Company and Detroit Beer Co.
The principal bus terminal in the city is on Howard St, where travelers can catch buses run by Greyhound, Indian Trails or Barons Bus. You can also catch Amtrak trains at the train station in New Center, north of downtown Detroit. Detroit is served by Amtrak’s Wolverine line. The city’s main airport is the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, which is located in nearby Romulus.
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Link to image attributionLocated near hip Corktown, the Detroit Greyhound Bus Station is minutes away from local breweries, diverse restaurants, and a vibrant nightlife. Besides Greyhound, many other bus carriers serve this station, including Indian Trails, Barons Bus Lines, Miller Transportation, and Jefferson Lines. For travelers’ convenience, the station offers massive parking lots, clean restrooms, and lockers to rent. The station is a short walk from several local bus stops, and about a 15 minute walk from the closest light rail station to connect to neighborhoods throughout Detroit.
Bus Terminal - 1001 Howard St
All buses from Detroit arrive at one main station in Tawas City.
1020 West Lake St
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