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

The cheapest way to get from Escanaba to Manistee is to drive and car ferry which costs $100 - $150 and takes 8h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Escanaba to Manistee is to drive and car ferry which takes 8h 33m and costs $100 - $150.

How far is it from Escanaba to Manistee?

The distance between Escanaba and Manistee is 239 miles.

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

The best way to get from Escanaba to Manistee without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 11h 35m and costs $210 - $320.

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

It takes approximately 8h 33m to get from Escanaba to Manistee, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Manistee?

There are 39+ hotels available in Manistee.

Escanaba to Manistee - 3 ways to travel via car, car ferry, bus, and taxi

There are 3 ways to get from Escanaba to Manistee by car, car 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.

Drive, car ferry
best
1. Drive from Escanaba to Manitowoccar
2. Take the car ferry from Manitowoc to Ludingtoncarferry
3. Drive from Ludington to Manisteecar
8h 33m
$102–142
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Escanaba, MI to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus
2. Take the bus from St. Ignace to Traverse City, MIbus
3. Take the taxi from Interlochen Center for the Arts to Manisteetaxi
11h 35m
$219–317
Bus, car ferry, drive
1. Take the bus from Escanaba to Manitowoc, WIbus
2. Take the car ferry from Manitowoc to Ludingtoncarferry
3. Drive from Ludington to Manisteecar
10h 17m
$116–172

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Escanaba to Manistee.

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Distance: 237.2 mi
Duration: 8h 33m

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

There is no direct connection from Escanaba to Manistee. However, you can drive to Manitowoc, take the car ferry to Ludington, then drive to Manistee. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Escanaba, take the bus to St. Ignace Transportation Center, take the bus to Traverse City, MI, walk to Hall St. Transfer Station- Route 12, take the line 12 bus to Interlochen Center for the Arts, then take the taxi to Manistee.

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