What is the cheapest way to get from Elkhart to Port Clinton?

The cheapest way to get from Elkhart to Port Clinton is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 2h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Elkhart to Port Clinton?

The fastest way to get from Elkhart to Port Clinton is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs $30 - $45.

How far is it from Elkhart to Port Clinton?

The distance between Elkhart and Port Clinton is 196 miles. The road distance is 172.1 miles.

How do I travel from Elkhart to Port Clinton without a car?

The best way to get from Elkhart to Port Clinton without a car is to train and taxi and ferry which takes 7h 16m and costs $160 - $260.

How long does it take to get from Elkhart to Port Clinton?

It takes approximately 6h 55m to get from Elkhart to Port Clinton, including transfers.

Can I drive from Elkhart to Port Clinton?

Yes, the driving distance between Elkhart to Port Clinton is 172 miles. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Elkhart to Port Clinton.

Where can I stay near Port Clinton?

There are 188+ hotels available in Port Clinton.

Elkhart to Port Clinton - 4 ways to travel via train, car, car ferry, and ferry

There are 4 ways to get from Elkhart to Port Clinton by train, car, car ferry, ferry, bus, or taxi

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

Train, drive, car ferry, ferry
best
1. Take the train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Toledo
2. Drive from Toledo to Catawba Island Ferry Terminal, Port Clinton, OH
3. Take the car ferry from Catawba Island Ferry Terminal, Port Clinton, OH to Put-in-Bay, South Bass Island, OH
4. Take the ferry from Put-in-Bay to Port Clinton, OH
6h 55m
$55–120
Drive 171.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Elkhart to Port Clinton171.1 mi
2h 56m
$32–46
Bus, drive, car ferry, ferry
1. Take the bus from South Bend, IN to Toledo
2. Drive from Toledo to Catawba Island Ferry Terminal, Port Clinton, OH
3. Take the car ferry from Catawba Island Ferry Terminal, Port Clinton, OH to Put-in-Bay, South Bass Island, OH
4. Take the ferry from Put-in-Bay to Port Clinton, OH
9h 15m
$53–129
Train, taxi, ferry
1. Take the train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Toledo
2. Take the taxi from Toledo to Sandusky, OH
3. Take the ferry from Sandusky, OH to Put-in-Bay
4. Take the ferry from Put-in-Bay to Port Clinton, OH
7h 16m
$164–258

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 195.1 mi
Duration: 6h 55m

What companies run services between Elkhart, IN, USA and Port Clinton, OH, USA?

There is no direct connection from Elkhart to Port Clinton. However, you can take the train to Toledo, drive to Catawba Island Ferry Terminal, Port Clinton, OH, take the car ferry to Put-in-Bay, South Bass Island, OH, drive to Put-in-Bay, then take the ferry to Port Clinton, OH. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Franklin & 6th to Port Clinton, OH via South Bend, IN, Toledo, Catawba Island Ferry Terminal, Port Clinton, OH, Put-in-Bay, South Bass Island, OH, and Put-in-Bay in around 9h 15m.

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