What is the cheapest way to get from Detroit to Manistee?

The cheapest way to get from Detroit to Manistee is to drive which costs $45 - $65 and takes 4h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Detroit to Manistee?

The fastest way to get from Detroit to Manistee is to drive which takes 4h 28m and costs $45 - $65.

How far is it from Detroit to Manistee?

The distance between Detroit and Manistee is 295 miles. The road distance is 247.5 miles.

How do I travel from Detroit to Manistee without a car?

The best way to get from Detroit to Manistee without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 8h 17m and costs $160 - $240.

How long does it take to get from Detroit to Manistee?

It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Detroit to Manistee, including transfers.

Can I drive from Detroit to Manistee?

Yes, the driving distance between Detroit to Manistee is 248 miles. It takes approximately 4h 28m to drive from Detroit to Manistee.

Where can I stay near Manistee?

There are 35+ hotels available in Manistee.

Detroit to Manistee - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, car, bus, and taxi

There are 6 ways to get from Detroit to Manistee by plane, car, bus, taxi, 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.

Fly to Traverse City, drive
best
1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Traverse City (TVC)DTW - TVC
2. Drive from Traverse City (TVC) to Manistee
4h 39m
$53–299
Drive 246.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Detroit to Manistee246.1 mi
4h 28m
$45–65
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stop
2. Take the bus from Kalamazoo, MI to Reed City, MI
3. Take the taxi from Reed City, MI to Manistee
8h 17m
$167–232
Fly to Mbs International Airport, drive
1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Mbs International Airport (MBS)DTW - MBS
2. Drive from Mbs International Airport (MBS) to Manistee
5h 27m
$56–302
Bus, taxi via Grand Rapids
1. Take the bus from Detroit, MI to Grand Rapids, MI
2. Take the bus from Grand Rapids, MI to Reed City, MI
3. Take the taxi from Reed City, MI to Manistee
8h 27m
$163–236
Train, bus, taxi
1. Take the train from Dearborn to Kalamazoo
2. Take the bus from Kalamazoo, MI to Reed City, MI
3. Take the taxi from Reed City, MI to Manistee
9h 18m
$178–272

Detroit (DTW) to Traverse City (TVC) flights

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1h 14mAverage Duration

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Distance: 293 mi
Duration: 4h 39m

What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Manistee, MI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Detroit to Manistee. However, you can take the line 261 bus to Metro Airport Mcnamara Terminal, walk to Detroit (DTW) airport, fly to Traverse City (TVC), then drive to Manistee. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Kalamazoo Bus Stop, take the bus to Reed City, MI, then take the taxi to Manistee.

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