Lowest Prices
We find the cheapest bus & train tickets, so you can wander for less.
Best Travel Options
We partner with 500+ carriers to bring you the most bus & train options.
Quick & Easy Booking
Book trips quickly with a simple, hassle-free checkout – online & on our app.
Fast Customer Support
We don’t monkey around. We respond within minutes to help you out.
Journey Information
There are 2 intercity buses per day from Pontiac to Bay City. Traveling by bus from Pontiac to Bay City usually takes around 3 hours and 49 minutes, but the fastest Indian Trails bus can make the trip in 2 hours and 30 minutes.
| Distance | 73 mi (117 km) |
| Shortest duration | 2h 30m |
| Cheapest price | $16.00 |
| Trips per day | 1 |
| Most frequent service | Indian Trails |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Pontiac to Bay City?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Pontiac to Bay 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 | 3h 49m | $16.00 |
Book Indian Trails from Pontiac to Bay City from $16. There are 2 trips per day offered by Indian Trails from Pontiac to Bay City and you can expect on average to pay for a Indian Trails ticket to Bay City. In Pontiac, Indian Trails departs to Bay City from Transp Ctr - 51000 Woodward Ave . In Bay City, Indian Trails arrives at Central Bus Term - 1124 Washington Ave .
An average trip on Indian Trails from Pontiac to Bay City takes 3 hours and 49 minutes , while the fastest available Indian Trails trip will get you to Bay City in 2 hours and 30 minutes .
On weekends, Indian Trails offers 2 trips per day. A one way ticket costs for a weekend trip to Bay City.
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 3 hours and 49 minutes to cover the 73 miles from Pontiac to Bay City. However, the fastest bus only takes 2 hours and 30 minutes. It's the perfect amount of time to take a nap, get some work done, or watch a movie. 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 Bay 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 Bay City, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are usually only 2 buses per day from Pontiac to Bay City. One bus is a direct connection, meaning that you can stay on the same vehicle for the entire trip, without having to transfer onto a connecting bus at any point.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Pontiac to Bay City; ticket prices start at $112.00.
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 Bay City?
Main arrival station: Central Bus Term - 1124 Washington Ave
All buses from Pontiac arrive at one main station in Bay City.
All bus stations in Bay City:
Central Bus Term - 1124 Washington Ave
Get around town with Moovit
Need a return trip from Bay City to Pontiac?
Search Bus Tickets
Wanderu is the simplest way to book bus and train travel.
With just a quick search on Wanderu, you can compare bus and train schedules and prices from hundreds of travel companies in one convenient place to find the trip that works best for you. Wanderu’s simple checkout process makes it easy to book cheap bus and train tickets hassle-free. Most importantly, as Wanderu is an official partner of all leading bus and train companies, we always have the best bus and train deals out there.
Book buses and trains on the go with the Wanderu app.
Download our app and snag the best travel deals across North America & Europe.Learn more