There are 3 ways to get from Lansing to Idlewild by bus, taxi, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from East Lansing to Grand Rapidsbus It 21 / ...
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Reed Citybus It 80
5h 40m$58–112Drive 136.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lansing to Idlewildcar 136.4 mi
2h 37m$25–36Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Lansing to Mt. Pleasantbus It 54
- Take the taxi from Mt. Pleasant to Idlewildtaxi
2h 54m$153–199
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lansing to Idlewild is to drive which costs $24 - $40 and takes 2h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Lansing to Idlewild is to drive which takes 2h 37m and costs $24 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Lansing to Idlewild. However, there are services departing from Lansing and arriving at Reed City via East Lansing and Grand Rapids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.
The distance between Lansing and Idlewild is 160 miles. The road distance is 137.2 miles.
The best way to get from Lansing to Idlewild without a car is to bus which takes 5h 40m and costs $55 - $120.
It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Lansing to Idlewild, including transfers.
Lansing to Idlewild bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from East Lansing station.
Lansing to Idlewild bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Grand Rapids station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lansing to Idlewild is 137 miles. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Lansing to Idlewild.
There are 27+ hotels available in Idlewild.
What companies run services between Lansing, MI, USA and Idlewild, MI, USA?
You can take a bus from Lansing to Idlewild via East Lansing, Grand Rapids, and Reed City in around 5h 40m.
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from East Lansing to Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–29
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Grand Rapids to Reed City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–30
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Lansing to Mt. Pleasant
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–29
- Website
- Indian Trails
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Estimated price
- $140–170
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