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 196 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 and taxi which takes 4h 15m and costs $180 - $250.

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

It takes approximately 4h 15m 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 5h 8m and costs $140 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $95 - $160 and takes 6h 46m.

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 - 4 ways to travel via bus, taxi, car, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Lansing to Elk Rapids by bus, taxi, car, or plane

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

Bus, taxi
best
1. Take the bus from Lansing, MI to Graylingbus 1488
2. Take the taxi from Grayling to Elk Rapidstaxi
4h 15m
$185–247
Drive 176.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Lansing to Elk Rapidscar 176.5 mi
3h 28m
$33–47
Fly
1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Traverse City (TVC)plane LAN - TVC
5h 8m
$140–628
Bus
1. Take the bus from CATA Intermodal Downtown to Greyhound Grand Rapidsbus 1483
2. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse City, MIbus 1484
6h 46m
$97–153

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

46Weekly Planes

6h 23mAverage Duration

$76Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Lansing to Elk Rapids.

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Distance: 195 mi
Duration: 4h 15m

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) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from CATA Intermodal Downtown to Elk Rapids via Greyhound Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids, and Traverse City, MI in around 6h 46m.

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