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How to get fromAmes to Traverse Cityby shuttle, plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 11 ways to get from Ames to Traverse City by shuttle, plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Shuttle to Des Moines, fly to Traverse City

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    1. Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IAshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane DSM - TVC
    7h 50m
    $180–743

  2. Bus to Mason City, fly to Traverse City

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ames to Mason Citybus bus
    2. Fly from Mason City (MCW) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane MCW - TVC
    8h 39m
    $94–386

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoobus bus
    4. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Traverse City, MIbus bus
    18h 35m
    $150–262

  4. Bus, train via Saint Paul

    1. Take the bus from Ames to St. Paulbus bus
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse City, MIbus bus
    22h 51m
    $269–522

  5. Drive 635.3 mi

    1. Drive from Ames to Traverse Citycar car 635.3 mi
    11h 16m
    $116–168

  6. Taxi to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, fly to Traverse City

    1. Take the taxi from Ames to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane FOD - TVC
    7h 16m
    $213–524

  7. Bus to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly to Traverse City

    1. Take the bus from Ames to MSP Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane MSP - TVC
    8h 32m
    $120–452

  8. Shuttle to Des Moines, fly to Manistee County-Blacker Airport, drive

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IAshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL)plane plane DSM - MBL
    3. Drive from Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL) to Traverse Citycar car
    7h 27m
    $157–575

  9. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse City, MIbus bus
    19h 13m
    $150–297

  10. Bus via Grand Rapids

    1. Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse City, MIbus bus
    19h 13m
    $160–272

  11. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Galesburgbus bus
    3. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazootrain train
    5. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Traverse City, MIbus bus
    19h 46m
    $175–352

Des Moines (DSM) to Traverse City (TVC) flights

Calendar85Weekly Planes
Duration5h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$99Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 513.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 50m

What companies run services between Ames, IA, USA and Traverse City, MI, USA?

You can take a bus from Ames to Traverse City, MI via Des Moines, Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, and Kalamazoo Metro Transit in around 18h 35m.

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