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UP200 Mush Bus Tickets Still Available
Fans can take the bus from Marquette to Grand Marais to watch the sled dog race
Published on Feb. 4, 2026
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On Saturday, February 14, fans can take the Mush Bus from Marquette to Grand Marais to cheer on the sled dog teams during the upcoming UP200 weekend. Tickets are $40, with about 20 left as of February 4. The bus will depart Marquette around 11:00 a.m. and return by around 6:00 p.m., giving passengers time to explore Grand Marais and interact with the mushers.
Why it matters
The UP200 sled dog race is a major winter event in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, drawing fans from across the region. The Mush Bus provides an affordable and convenient way for spectators to experience the race firsthand and engage with the mushers and volunteers.
The details
The Checker Bus will depart the Marquette Holiday Inn around 11:00 a.m. and return by around 6:00 p.m. Arrangements for pick-ups through Munising can also be made. The trip is guided by Marquette Regional History Center volunteer, Leijhe Koval, who says it's a chance for passengers 'to get to know one another' and 'experience those sleds coming in, all of the bells and whistles and the dogs, getting to talk to all of the volunteers involved'.
- The Mush Bus will depart Marquette around 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 14, 2026.
- The Mush Bus will return to Marquette by around 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 14, 2026.
The players
Leijhe Koval
A Marquette Regional History Center volunteer who will guide the Mush Bus trip.
What they’re saying
“We get to know one another. And of course coming back the mood is different, after we've gotten to experience those sleds coming in, all of the bells and whistles and the dogs, getting to talk to all of the volunteers involved.”
— Leijhe Koval, Marquette Regional History Center volunteer (wzmq19.com)
What’s next
Tickets for the Mush Bus can be purchased online. The bus has about 20 seats remaining as of February 4, 2026.
The takeaway
The Mush Bus provides an affordable and convenient way for fans to experience the excitement of the UP200 sled dog race firsthand, with the added benefit of learning about the history and community of the Upper Peninsula from a knowledgeable guide.
