There are 6 ways to get from Bemidji to Traverse City by plane, bus, train, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport (BJI) to Traverse City (TVC)plane BJI - TVC
7h 15m$79–376Bus
- Take the bus from Bemidji State Univ. to Brainerdbus
- Take the bus from Brainerd to Duluthbus
- Take the bus from Duluth Transportation Center East to Ironwoodbus
- Take the bus from Ironwood to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus
- Take the bus from St. Ignace to Traverse City, MIbus
22h 55m$171–310Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bemidji to Minneapolisbus
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse Citybus
25h 6m$286–534Drive 666.1 mi
- Drive from Bemidji to Traverse Citycar 666.1 mi
13h 31m$122–176Bus, taxi, train
- Take the bus from Bemidji State Univ. to Bagleybus
- Take the taxi from Bagley to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Stationtaxi
- Take the train from Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse Citybus
25h 33m$423–755Bus via Chicago
- Take the bus from Bemidji to St. Cloudbus
- Take the bus from Saint Cloud to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse Citybus
26h 33m$231–358
Bemidji to Traverse City by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bemidji to Traverse City is to drive which costs $120 - $180 and takes 13h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Bemidji to Traverse City is to fly which takes 7h 15m and costs $75 - $380.
No, there is no direct bus from Bemidji to Traverse City. However, there are services departing from Bemidji State Univ. and arriving at Traverse City, MI via Brainerd, Duluth Transportation Center East, Ironwood and St. Ignace. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 55m.
The distance between Bemidji and Traverse City is 502 miles. The road distance is 670 miles.
The best way to get from Bemidji to Traverse City without a car is to bus which takes 22h 55m and costs $170 - $310.
It takes approximately 7h 15m to get from Bemidji to Traverse City, including transfers.
Bemidji to Traverse City bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Bemidji State Univ. station.
The best way to get from Bemidji to Traverse City is to fly which takes 7h 15m and costs $75 - $380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $170 - $310 and takes 22h 55m.
Bemidji to Traverse City bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Brainerd station.
Traverse City is 1h ahead of Bemidji. It is currently 8:46 AM in Bemidji and 9:46 AM in Traverse City.
What companies run services between Bemidji, MN, USA and Traverse City, MI, USA?
Delta flies from Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport (BJI) to Traverse City (TVC) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bemidji State Univ. to Traverse City, MI via Brainerd, Duluth Transportation Center East, Ironwood, and St. Ignace in around 22h 55m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport to Traverse City via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–360
Flights from Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport to Traverse City via Minneapolis, Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–430
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–270
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 18m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $190–400
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Bemidji State Univ. to Brainerd
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $30–50
Bus from Brainerd to Duluth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $35–55
Bus from Duluth Transportation Center East to Ironwood
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $35–50
Bus from St. Ignace to Traverse City, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $35–50
Bus from Bemidji to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $55–85
Bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $40–60
Bus from Bemidji State Univ. to Bagley
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–25
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $18–25
Bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $40–60
Bus from Bemidji to St. Cloud
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $45–65
Bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $40–60
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from Duluth Transportation Center East to Ironwood
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Ironwood to St. Ignace Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from St. Ignace to Traverse City, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Saint Cloud to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–140
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Estimated price
- $120–150
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Yes, the driving distance between Bemidji to Traverse City is 670 miles. It takes approximately 13h 31m to drive from Bemidji to Traverse City.
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