There are 7 ways to get from Bemidji to Traverse City by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, 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 from Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport
best- Fly from Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport (BJI) to Traverse City (TVC)plane BJI - TVC
10h 55m$89–426Bus
- Take the bus from Bemidji 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
23h$171–290Bus, 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$226–484Drive 666.1 mi
- Drive from Bemidji to Traverse Citycar 666.1 mi
13h 30m$122–176Drive to Hector International Airport, fly
- Drive from Bemidji to Fargo-Airport-FARcar
- Fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to Traverse City (TVC)plane FAR - TVC
10h 14m$102–458Bus to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Bemidji to Brainerdbus
- Fly from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Traverse City (TVC)plane BRD - TVC
12h 29m$126–473Bus via Chicago
- Take the bus from Bemidji to Minneapolisbus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station 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
25h 33m$194–311
Bemidji to Traverse City by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bemidji to Traverse City is to drive which costs $120 - $180 and takes 13h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Bemidji to Traverse City is to drive and fly which takes 10h 14m and costs $100 - $460.
No, there is no direct bus from Bemidji to Traverse City. However, there are services departing from Bemidji and arriving at Traverse City, MI via Brainerd, Duluth Transportation Center East, Ironwood and St. Ignace. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h.
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 23h and costs $170 - $290.
It takes approximately 10h 55m to get from Bemidji to Traverse City, including transfers.
Bemidji to Traverse City bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Bemidji station.
The best way to get from Bemidji to Traverse City is to fly which takes 10h 55m and costs $85 - $430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $170 - $290 and takes 23h.
Bemidji to Traverse City bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Brainerd station.
Traverse City is 1h ahead of Bemidji. It is currently 1:02 PM in Bemidji and 2:02 PM in Traverse City.
What companies run services between Bemidji, MN, USA and Traverse City, MI, USA?
Delta and United Airlines fly from Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport (BJI) to Traverse City (TVC) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bemidji to Traverse City, MI via Brainerd, Duluth Transportation Center East, Ironwood, and St. Ignace in around 23h.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport to Traverse City via Minneapolis, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–410
Flights from Hector International Airport to Traverse City via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–420
Flights from Hector International Airport to Traverse City via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport to Traverse City via Minneapolis, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–400
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–240
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–110
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Bemidji to Brainerd
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $30–50
Bus from Brainerd to Duluth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $35–55
Bus from Bemidji to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $55–85
Bus from Bemidji to Brainerd
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $30–50
Bus from Bemidji to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $55–85
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Bemidji to Traverse City is 670 miles. It takes approximately 13h 30m to drive from Bemidji to Traverse City.
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