How far is East Lansing from Mackinaw City?

The distance covered from East Lansing to Mackinaw City is 340 km (211 miles).

Bus East Lansing to Mackinaw City from $61 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for East Lansing to Mackinaw City on November 13
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:05pm	East Lansing (Bus/Amtrak)	6h 5m	10:10pm	Mackinaw City	CheapestFastest
Bus	1:40pm	East Lansing (Bus/Amtrak)	7h 50m	9:30pm	Mackinaw City	No tags
Bus	3:50pm	East Lansing (Bus/Amtrak)	6h 20m	10:10pm	Mackinaw City	No tags
Bus	1:00pm	East Lansing (Bus/Amtrak)	8h 55m	9:55pm	Mackinaw City	No tags
Bus	1:00pm	East Lansing (Bus/Amtrak)	9h 10m	10:10pm	Mackinaw City	No tags
Bus	3:35pm	East Lansing (Michigan Flyer)	6h 35m	10:10pm	Mackinaw City	No tags
Bus	12:50pm	East Lansing (Michigan Flyer)	9h 20m	10:10pm	Mackinaw City	No tags
Bus	12:50pm	East Lansing (Michigan Flyer)	9h 5m	9:55pm	Mackinaw City	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 11:08 PM EST.

Get from East Lansing to Mackinaw City

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 7 hours 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just $64, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

11bus per day

7h 50mAverage Duration

342 kmDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

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Indian Trails

4/532 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness3.4

Wifi5

Based on 32 reviews, the company was rated 4 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the seats but often complained with the timeliness. Indian Trails ticket prices on this trip start at $64

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from East Lansing to Mackinaw City by bus

How far is East Lansing from Mackinaw City?
The distance covered from East Lansing to Mackinaw City is 340 km (211 miles).

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The cheapest trip from East Lansing to Mackinaw City was searched and found on Nov 13, 2025 with a price of $61

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from East Lansing to Mackinaw City, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $61 to $84 for a bus ticket from East Lansing to Mackinaw City based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $61 which is on 2025-11-13.