There are 5 ways to get from Ann Arbor to Frankenmuth by bus, train, train (Amtrak), or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to East Lansing, MIbus 8001 / ...
- Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Flint Amtrak Stationtrain Blue Water
4h 27m$107–161Drive 77.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ann Arbor to Frankenmuthcar 77.6 mi
1h 21m$15–21Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Battle Creektrain Wolverine
- Take the train from Battle Creek to Flint Amtrak Stationtrain Blue Water
5h 28m$166–246Train, bus
- Take the train from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Pontiac Amtrak Stationtrain Wolverine
- Take the bus from Pontiac to Saginawbus It 42
5h 12m$69–108Bus
- Take the bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to Detroit - Grand Circus Parkbus Ann Arbor to Detroit
- Take the bus from Detroit to Saginawbus It 42
5h 29m$50–78
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ann Arbor to Frankenmuth is to drive which costs $14 - $21 and takes 1h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Ann Arbor to Frankenmuth is to drive which takes 1h 21m and costs $14 - $21.
No, there is no direct bus from Ann Arbor to Frankenmuth. However, there are services departing from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI and arriving at Saginaw via Rosa Parks Transit Center - Bay 10 and Detroit. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Ann Arbor station to Frankenmuth station. However, there are services departing from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station and arriving at Flint Amtrak Station via Battle Creek. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.
The distance between Ann Arbor and Frankenmuth is 134 miles. The road distance is 78.1 miles.
The best way to get from Ann Arbor to Frankenmuth without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 27m and costs $100 - $170.
It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Ann Arbor to Frankenmuth, including transfers.
Ann Arbor to Frankenmuth bus services, operated by D2A2, depart from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI station.
Ann Arbor to Frankenmuth train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Ann Arbor to Frankenmuth is to train which takes 5h 28m and costs $160 - $250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 29m.
What companies run services between Ann Arbor, MI, USA and Frankenmuth, MI, USA?
You can take a train from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Frankenmuth via Battle Creek and Flint Amtrak Station in around 5h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to Frankenmuth via Detroit - Grand Circus Park, Rosa Parks Transit Center - Bay 10, Lafayette & Fifth, Detroit, and Saginaw in around 5h 29m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Flint Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Battle Creek
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Battle Creek to Flint Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Pontiac Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 517-333-0400
- info@michiganflyer.com
- Website
- Michigan Flyer
Bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to East Lansing, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–24
- Website
- Michigan Flyer
- Child 2-16
- $8–10
- Adult
- $17–24
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Pontiac to Saginaw
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–29
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Detroit to Saginaw
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–40
- Website
- Indian Trails
- Phone
- +1 517-333-0400
- info@michiganflyer.com
- Website
- D2A2
Bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to Detroit - Grand Circus Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8
- Website
- D2A2
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Ann Arbor to Frankenmuth bus services, operated by D2A2, arrive at Detroit - Grand Circus Park station.
Ann Arbor to Frankenmuth train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Battle Creek station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ann Arbor to Frankenmuth is 78 miles. It takes approximately 1h 21m to drive from Ann Arbor to Frankenmuth.
There are 36+ hotels available in Frankenmuth.