What is the cheapest way to get from Pontiac to Gary?

The cheapest way to get from Pontiac to Gary is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Pontiac to Gary?

The fastest way to get from Pontiac to Gary is to drive which takes 4h 15m and costs $45 - $70.

Is there a direct bus between Pontiac and Gary?

No, there is no direct bus from Pontiac station to Gary station. However, there are services departing from Pontiac Amtrak Station and arriving at Gary Bus Station via East Lansing Amtrak Station and Benton Harbor Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 55m.

How far is it from Pontiac to Gary?

The distance between Pontiac and Gary is 284 miles. The road distance is 254.5 miles.

How do I travel from Pontiac to Gary without a car?

The best way to get from Pontiac to Gary without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 30m and costs $55 - $120.

How long does it take to get from Pontiac to Gary?

It takes approximately 6h 30m to get from Pontiac to Gary, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pontiac to Gary bus from?

Pontiac to Gary bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Pontiac Amtrak Station.

Train or bus from Pontiac to Gary?

The best way to get from Pontiac to Gary is to bus which takes 8h 55m and costs $50 - $110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $75 - $170 and takes 7h 14m.

Where does the Pontiac to Gary bus arrive?

Pontiac to Gary bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at East Lansing Amtrak Station.

What is the time difference between Pontiac and Gary?

Gary is 1h behind Pontiac. It is currently 1:37 AM in Pontiac and 12:37 AM in Gary.

Can I drive from Pontiac to Gary?

Yes, the driving distance between Pontiac to Gary is 254 miles. It takes approximately 4h 15m to drive from Pontiac to Gary.

Where can I stay near Gary?

There are 132+ hotels available in Gary.

Pontiac to Gary - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Pontiac to Gary by train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or train (Amtrak)

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

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Pontiac Amtrak Station to Kalamazootrain Wolverine
2. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Gary Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
6h 30m
$56–119
Drive 253 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Pontiac to Garycar 253 mi
4h 15m
$47–67
Bus
1. Take the bus from Pontiac Amtrak Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus
2. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Greyhound Benton Harborbus
3. Take the bus from Benton Harbor Bus Stop to Gary Bus Stationbus
8h 55m
$50–104
Drive to Capital Region International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
1. Drive from Pontiac to Lansing-Airport-LANcar
2. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LAN - ORD
3. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain
4h 48m
$68–394
Train
1. Take the train from Pontiac Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine
2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain Ssl / ...
7h 14m
$78–166
Bus to Bishop International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Pontiac Amtrak to Flint Amtrakbus
2. Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane FNT - ORD
3. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain
5h 35m
$80–291
Train to Detroit, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Pontiac Amtrak Station to Dearborntrain
2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane DTW - MDW
3. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain
6h 1m
$63–383
Train to Detroit, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Pontiac Amtrak Station to Dearborntrain
2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DTW - ORD
3. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain
6h 24m
$118–423
Train to Detroit, fly to South Bend, train
1. Take the train from Pontiac Amtrak Station to Dearborntrain
2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to South Bend (SBN)plane DTW - SBN
3. Take the train from South Bend Airport to Garytrain
6h 6m
$64–401

Pontiac to Gary by train and bus

12Weekly Services

6h 30mAverage Duration

$56Cheapest Price

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Distance: 282.7 mi
Duration: 6h 30m

What companies run services between Pontiac, MI, USA and Gary, IN, USA?

You can take a bus from Pontiac Amtrak Station to Gary Bus Station via East Lansing Amtrak Station and Benton Harbor Bus Stop in around 8h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Pontiac Amtrak Station to Gary Metro Center via Chicago Union Station, Jackson & Clinton, Michigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wells, and Van Buren St. in around 7h 14m.

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