MI → MI · about 211 miles
East Lansing to Mackinaw City bus schedule
Indian Trails runs 7 direct buses a week from East Lansing to Mackinaw City. The fastest takes 6 hours 20 minutes; every bus leaves at 3:50 PM. The standard fare is $47 one way.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Buses a week
- 7
- Fastest trip
- 6h 20m
- Leaves at
- 3:50 PM
- Standard fare
- $47
A standard fare is the carrier's published one-way price. Many carriers price by demand, so the fare when you book can be higher or lower. Fares don't include any fees the carrier's ticket site may add; BusSchedules.com adds no fees.
Timetable
Every bus leaves from East Lansing (Bus/Amtrak) and arrives at Mackinaw City (Village City Hall). Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Bus company | Ticket |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3:50 PM | 10:10 PM | 6h 20m | Daily | Indian Trails Full timetable | Book (carrier website) |
Route map
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Where to board in East Lansing Where you get off in Mackinaw City The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the bus in East Lansing
Where the bus stops in Mackinaw City
- Mackinaw City (Village City Hall) Map of Mackinaw City (Village City Hall) (Google Maps)
Return trip: Mackinaw City to East Lansing
Questions
How long is the bus from East Lansing to Mackinaw City?
The fastest direct bus takes 6 hours 20 minutes.
How much is the bus from East Lansing to Mackinaw City?
The standard one-way fare with Indian Trails is $47. Many carriers price by demand, so the fare when you book can be higher or lower. Fares don't include any fees the carrier's ticket site may add; BusSchedules.com adds no fees.
What time is the first bus from East Lansing to Mackinaw City?
Every departure is at 3:50 PM (Daily).
Which bus companies go from East Lansing to Mackinaw City?
Indian Trails runs direct buses on this route.
Where do I catch the bus in East Lansing?
Buses to Mackinaw City leave from East Lansing (Bus/Amtrak).