What is the cheapest way to get from Lansing to Elk Rapids?

The cheapest way to get from Lansing to Elk Rapids is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lansing to Elk Rapids?

The fastest way to get from Lansing to Elk Rapids is to drive which takes 3h 28m and costs $30 - $50.

How far is it from Lansing to Elk Rapids?

The distance between Lansing and Elk Rapids is 165 miles. The road distance is 177.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lansing to Elk Rapids without a car is to bus which takes 6h 35m and costs $95 - $160.

How long does it take to get from Lansing to Elk Rapids?

It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Lansing to Elk Rapids, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Lansing to Elk Rapids?

The best way to get from Lansing to Elk Rapids is to fly which takes 3h 45m and costs $140 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $95 - $160 and takes 6h 35m.

Can I drive from Lansing to Elk Rapids?

Yes, the driving distance between Lansing to Elk Rapids is 178 miles. It takes approximately 3h 28m to drive from Lansing to Elk Rapids.

Where can I stay near Elk Rapids?

There are 526+ hotels available in Elk Rapids.

Lansing to Elk Rapids - 3 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Lansing to Elk Rapids by plane, bus, or car

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

Fly
best
1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Traverse City (TVC)plane LAN - TVC
3h 45m
$140–628
Drive 176.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Lansing to Elk Rapidscar 176.5 mi
3h 28m
$33–47
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lansing, MI to Grand Rapids, MIbus 1483
2. Take the bus from Grand Rapids, MI to Traverse City, MIbus 1484
6h 35m
$97–153

Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Traverse City (TVC) flights

33Weekly Planes

5h 1mAverage Duration

$76Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Lansing to Elk Rapids.

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Distance: 163.7 mi
Duration: 3h 45m

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

Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Traverse City (TVC) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lansing, MI to Elk Rapids via Grand Rapids, MI and Traverse City, MI in around 6h 35m.

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