What is the cheapest way to get from Port Clinton to Elkhart?

The cheapest way to get from Port Clinton to Elkhart is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 2h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Port Clinton to Elkhart?

The fastest way to get from Port Clinton to Elkhart is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs $30 - $45.

How far is it from Port Clinton to Elkhart?

The distance between Port Clinton and Elkhart is 196 miles. The road distance is 171.6 miles.

How do I travel from Port Clinton to Elkhart without a car?

The best way to get from Port Clinton to Elkhart without a car is to ferry and taxi and train which takes 6h 42m and costs $170 - $240.

How long does it take to get from Port Clinton to Elkhart?

It takes approximately 6h 21m to get from Port Clinton to Elkhart, including transfers.

Can I drive from Port Clinton to Elkhart?

Yes, the driving distance between Port Clinton to Elkhart is 172 miles. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Port Clinton to Elkhart.

Where can I stay near Elkhart?

There are 213+ hotels available in Elkhart.

Port Clinton to Elkhart - 4 ways to travel via train, ferry, car ferry, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Port Clinton to Elkhart by ferry, car ferry, car, train, 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.

Ferry, car ferry, drive, train
best
1. Take the ferry from Port Clinton, OH to Put-in-Bay
2. Take the car ferry from Put-in-Bay, South Bass Island, OH to Catawba Island Ferry Terminal, Port Clinton, OH
3. Drive from Catawba Island Ferry Terminal, Port Clinton, OH to Toledo
4. Take the train from Toledo to Elkhart Amtrak Station
6h 21m
$68–98
Drive 170.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Port Clinton to Elkhart170.6 mi
2h 55m
$32–45
Ferry, car ferry, drive, bus
1. Take the ferry from Port Clinton, OH to Put-in-Bay
2. Take the car ferry from Put-in-Bay, South Bass Island, OH to Catawba Island Ferry Terminal, Port Clinton, OH
3. Drive from Catawba Island Ferry Terminal, Port Clinton, OH to Toledo Bus Stop
4. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to South Bend Transpo
9h 15m
$53–129
Ferry, taxi, train
1. Take the ferry from Port Clinton, OH to Put-in-Bay
2. Take the ferry from Put-in-Bay to Sandusky, OH
3. Take the taxi from Sandusky, OH to Toledo
4. Take the train from Toledo to Elkhart Amtrak Station
6h 42m
$177–235

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 195.2 mi
Duration: 6h 21m

What companies run services between Port Clinton, OH, USA and Elkhart, IN, USA?

There is no direct connection from Port Clinton to Elkhart. However, you can take the ferry to Put-in-Bay, drive to Put-in-Bay, South Bass Island, OH, take the car ferry to Catawba Island Ferry Terminal, Port Clinton, OH, drive to Toledo, then take the train to Elkhart Amtrak Station. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Port Clinton, OH to Transfer Center via Put-in-Bay, Put-in-Bay, South Bass Island, OH, Catawba Island Ferry Terminal, Port Clinton, OH, Toledo Bus Stop, South Bend Transpo, and South Street Station in around 9h 15m.

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