There are 4 ways to get from Bangor to Traverse City by train, bus, car, taxi, plane, or bus (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Bangor Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain Pere Marquette
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse City, MIbus 1484
6h 54m$44–90Drive 207.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Bangor to Traverse Citycar 207.5 mi
3h 30m$38–55Taxi, fly
- Take the taxi from Bangor to Kalamazoo-Airport-AZOtaxi
- Fly from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) to Traverse City (TVC)plane AZO - TVC
7h 23m$158–443Bus
- Take the bus from Bangor Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse City, MIbus 1484
6h 54m$48–82
Bangor to Traverse City by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bangor to Traverse City is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Bangor to Traverse City is to drive which takes 3h 30m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Bangor station to Traverse City. However, there are services departing from Bangor Station and arriving at Traverse City, MI via Grand Rapids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.
The distance between Bangor and Traverse City is 209 miles. The road distance is 208.7 miles.
The best way to get from Bangor to Traverse City without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 54m and costs $40 - $90.
It takes approximately 6h 54m to get from Bangor to Traverse City, including transfers.
Bangor to Traverse City bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Bangor Station.
Bangor to Traverse City bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bangor to Traverse City is 209 miles. It takes approximately 3h 30m to drive from Bangor to Traverse City.
There are 541+ hotels available in Traverse City.
What companies run services between Bangor, MI, USA and Traverse City, MI, USA?
You can take a bus from Bangor Station to Traverse City, MI via Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station and Grand Rapids in around 6h 54m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport to Traverse City via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport to Traverse City via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–320
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport to Traverse City via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–320
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Bangor Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse City, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse City, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- Indian Trails
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Bangor Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Website
- Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Estimated price
- $110–130
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