There are 3 ways to get from Lansing to Elk Rapids by bus, car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Lansing, MI to Grand Rapids, MIbus 1483
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids, MI to Traverse City, MIbus 1484
6h 35m$97–153Drive 176.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lansing to Elk Rapidscar 176.5 mi
3h 27m$33–47Fly
- Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Traverse City (TVC)plane LAN - TVC
4h 55m$135–538
Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Traverse City (TVC) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lansing to Elk Rapids is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Lansing to Elk Rapids is to drive which takes 3h 27m and costs $30 - $50.
The distance between Lansing and Elk Rapids is 231 miles. The road distance is 177.5 miles.
The best way to get from Lansing to Elk Rapids without a car is to bus which takes 6h 35m and costs $95 - $160.
It takes approximately 6h 35m to get from Lansing to Elk Rapids, including transfers.
The best way to get from Lansing to Elk Rapids is to bus which takes 6h 35m and costs $95 - $160. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $130 - $550 and takes 4h 55m.
Yes, the driving distance between Lansing to Elk Rapids is 178 miles. It takes approximately 3h 27m to drive from Lansing to Elk Rapids.
There are 519+ hotels available in Elk Rapids.
What companies run services between Lansing, MI, USA and Elk Rapids, MI, USA?
You can take a bus from Lansing, MI to Elk Rapids via Grand Rapids, MI and Traverse City, MI in around 6h 35m. Alternatively, American Airlines and Delta fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Traverse City (TVC) 4 times a day.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Traverse City via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–460
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Traverse City via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–490
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from Lansing, MI to Grand Rapids, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11–29
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Grand Rapids, MI to Traverse City, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
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