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

The cheapest way to get from Manistee to Escanaba is to drive and car ferry which costs $100 - $150 and takes 6h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manistee to Escanaba is to drive and car ferry which takes 6h 34m and costs $100 - $150.

How far is it from Manistee to Escanaba?

The distance between Manistee and Escanaba is 244 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manistee to Escanaba without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 11h 22m and costs $220 - $320.

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

It takes approximately 8h 22m to get from Manistee to Escanaba, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Escanaba?

There are 64+ hotels available in Escanaba.

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

There are 3 ways to get from Manistee to Escanaba 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, bus
best
1. Drive from Manistee to Ludingtoncar
2. Take the car ferry from Ludington to Manitowoccarferry
3. Take the bus from Manitowoc, WI to Escanababus
8h 22m
$116–172
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Manistee to Ludingtoncar
2. Take the car ferry from Ludington to Manitowoccarferry
3. Drive from Manitowoc to Escanabacar
6h 34m
$102–142
Taxi, bus
1. Take the taxi from Manistee to Interlochen Center for the Artstaxi
2. Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to St. Ignacebus
3. Take the bus from St. Ignace Transportation Center to Escanaba, MIbus
11h 22m
$224–311

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Manistee to Escanaba.

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Distance: 243 mi
Duration: 8h 22m

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

There is no direct connection from Manistee to Escanaba. However, you can drive to Ludington, take the car ferry to Manitowoc, drive to Manitowoc, WI, take the bus to Escanaba, then take the taxi to Escanaba. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Manistee to Escanaba via Ludington and Manitowoc in around 6h 34m.

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