Support Indian Trails in USA Today’s "10Best Readers’ Choice" Contest
Last year, your votes named Indian Trails the No. 1 bus service in America in USA Today's 10Best Readers' Choice Awards. It's a recognition we've carried proudly down every road since.
Now we're back on the ballot for 2026, the only Michigan bus company in the running. That spot reflects what our team has built over 116 years: a fleet shaped around safer travel, cleaner engines and the comfort that turns a long trip into a good one, in service of nearly 1 million riders a year across 80 towns in Michigan, Wisconsin and Minnesota.
We'd be honored by your support.
You are permitted to cast one vote every day through June 15.
Weather in Michigan and the Upper Midwest can change fast. Indian Trails monitors conditions along routes and communicates service updates as quickly as possible. There are a few things you can do right now to make sure you’re never caught off guard when riding with Indian Trails.
If you have a trip booked:
We send notifications to the mobile phone number and email on your reservation as soon as possible.
Check the status board on our website for the most up-to-date service alerts.
If a trip is cancelled or modified, we will contact you directly and discuss your next steps.
Your safety is our priority. In severe conditions, we will make the call to delay, reroute, or cancel a bus.
Have a question about your trip? Call 989-725-5105. Our customer service team is available seven days a week, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., including holidays.
Track and Go
Never miss your bus or your reward points.Two of the best things you can do for yourself before your next Indian Trails trip is to download the Bus Tracker app and make sure, you're signed up for Let's Go! Rewards.The app gives you real-time updates on your bus location, so no more guessing or waiting at a stop longer than you need to. Available for iOS and Android, it's free and is quick to set up.
Locate your bus in real time
Get estimated arrival times
No account required to track
Let’s Go! Rewards
Every ticket you buy earns you points, which add up to free rides. It really is that simple.
Earn points on every Indian Trails ticket purchase, even if you are buying for a group trip
Redeem points for free travel
Manage your account and check your balance anytime
Ever tried traveling with just one bag? It's worth it. Pack Hacker's step-by-step breakdown walks you through the whole process — choosing the right bag, laying everything out before you commit, compartmentalizing like a pro and even doing a practice pack before your trip. Stow it overhead or check it below — either way, you'll board knowing exactly what you have and where it is.
Discover the locations you can visit on an Indian Trails deluxe motorcoach!
Destination Spotlight: Lansing
Lansing has more going on than you might expect. After all, it is Michigan’s capital city. From the Michigan State Capitol building to Old Town’s restaurants and the Michigan History Center, it’s an easy day trip or weekend destination with an Indian Trails ticket.
If you’re heading in for a state government visit, a Lansing Lugnuts game, a change of scenery or all of the above, Indian Trails gets you there from multiple Michigan stops without the parking headaches.
Meet Heather Wyatt. There’s a good chance she’s played a role in keeping your trip on track.
It started with a conversation. A close friend suggested Heather Wyatt try something new, and she did, applying for a driver position at Indian Trails. "I decided to challenge myself to make my life better and move outside my comfort zone," she says.
Nearly five years later, she's glad she listened. "It turns out, I love this job. The time has just flown by."
A Flint native who's called Owosso home for 14 years, Heather came to
Indian Trails with no commercial driving experience and plenty of nerves on her first day of training. She still credits former Safety Director Becky Smith for walking her through it. "She was absolutely amazing. I just paid attention and took every bit of advice she had, including to think of braking as slowly squishing a marshmallow."
These days, Heather sometimes rides along with new drivers herself, passing on what she learned. Ask her what gets her going at the start of a shift, and the answer is easy: the people. "Our number one priority is to get people safely to their destination. It's a bonus for me to meet all sorts of different folks, and I love the banter with our regulars."
What's kept her here, she says, is the team. "I love driving and I love the company, especially the camaraderie and how everyone here treats each other with respect and kindness. It makes you want to go above and beyond."
Drive More Than a Bus, Drive a Career
Indian Trails is hiring motorcoach operators, and we’re looking for people who are looking for that right fit. You’ll work a route you know, build relationships with regular passengers, and be part of a team that’s been connecting Michigan communities for over a century.
No CDL? No problem. Training is not only provided, it’s paid.
Interested?
Application window is open June 19 – July 3
Classes begin Aug. 10
Want to know what the job really looks like?
Read through our comprehensive guidebook before you apply. It walks you through everything from training and licensing to what life on the road looks like day to day.
Due to construction, Indian Trails service at the Blake Transit Center is relocated to S. State St. (between E. Washington St. and E. Huron St.) until further notice.
Note: Location is a curbside pick-up and drop-off only. Please plan accordingly.
More Premium Bus Travel Options
Michigan Flyer
This service offers 14 daily trips between East Lansing, Whitmore Lake, Ann Arbor and the Detroit Metro Airport. To get schedule details or to book a bus ticket, visit MichiganFlyer.com.
D2A2
The D2A2 bus service provides frequent and affordable transportation between Detroit and Ann Arbor. Fares are as low as $2 with a frequent rider passbook. For more information, go to D2A2.com.
DAX
The Detroit Air Xpress (DAX) bus connects downtown Detroit to DTW airport. DAX runs nonstop from 3:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. One-way tickets are $6 in advance. For more information, visit DAX-bus.com.
Indian Trails, LLC, 109 E. Comstock St., Owosso, MI 48867, United States, 989-725-5105
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