What is the cheapest way to get from Ann Arbor to Elk Rapids?

The cheapest way to get from Ann Arbor to Elk Rapids is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ann Arbor to Elk Rapids?

The fastest way to get from Ann Arbor to Elk Rapids is to bus and fly which takes 3h 22m and costs $95 - $350.

How far is it from Ann Arbor to Elk Rapids?

The distance between Ann Arbor and Elk Rapids is 253 miles. The road distance is 238 miles.

How do I travel from Ann Arbor to Elk Rapids without a car?

The best way to get from Ann Arbor to Elk Rapids without a car is to bus which takes 8h 40m and costs $110 - $210.

How long does it take to get from Ann Arbor to Elk Rapids?

It takes approximately 3h 22m to get from Ann Arbor to Elk Rapids, including transfers.

Can I drive from Ann Arbor to Elk Rapids?

Yes, the driving distance between Ann Arbor to Elk Rapids is 238 miles. It takes approximately 4h 1m to drive from Ann Arbor to Elk Rapids.

Where can I stay near Elk Rapids?

There are 245+ hotels available in Elk Rapids.

Ann Arbor to Elk Rapids - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Ann Arbor to Elk Rapids by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, fly to Traverse City
best
1. Take the bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to Detroit Metro Airport
2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Traverse City (TVC)DTW - TVC
3h 22m
$97–347
Drive 236.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Ann Arbor to Elk Rapids236.6 mi
4h 1m
$44–63
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ann Arbor to Kalamazoo Bus StopGreyhound US0160
2. Take the bus from Kalamazoo, MI to Traverse City, MI1484
8h 40m
$117–202
Bus, fly to Pellston, drive
1. Take the bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to Detroit Metro Airport
2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Pellston (PLN)DTW - PLN
3. Drive from Pellston (PLN) to Elk Rapids
4h 36m
$59–306
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to KalamazooWolverine
2. Take the bus from Kalamazoo, MI to Traverse City, MI1484
8h 43m
$122–225
Bus via Lansing
1. Take the bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to East Lansing, MI
2. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Grand Rapids, MI
3. Take the bus from Grand Rapids, MI to Traverse City, MI
9h 15m
$106–182

Detroit (DTW) to Traverse City (TVC) flights

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1h 15mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Ann Arbor to Elk Rapids.

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Distance: 251.1 mi
Duration: 3h 22m

What companies run services between Ann Arbor, MI, USA and Elk Rapids, MI, USA?

You can take a bus from Ann Arbor to Elk Rapids via Kalamazoo, MI and Traverse City, MI in around 8h 40m.

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