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

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There are 8 ways to get from Bloomington to Traverse City by shuttle, plane, bus, train, car, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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  1. Shuttle, fly to Traverse City

    best
    1. Take a shuttle bus from 7th St and Woodlawn Ave at the Indiana Memorial Union to Indianapolis Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane IND - TVC
    8h 34m
    $101–436

  2. Drive 429 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bloomington to Traverse Citycar car 429 mi
    8h 20m
    $79–114

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bloomington to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazootrain train
    3. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Traverse City, MIbus bus
    14h 50m
    $107–211

  4. Bus, train via Grand Rapids

    1. Take the bus from Bloomington, IN to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis 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
    17h 24m
    $160–330

  5. Shuttle, fly to Manistee County-Blacker Airport, drive

    1. Take a shuttle bus from 7th St and Woodlawn Ave at the Indiana Memorial Union to Indianapolis Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL)plane plane IND - MBL
    3. Drive from Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL) to Traverse Citycar car
    9h 23m
    $103–378

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bloomington to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Traverse City, MIbus bus
    14h 50m
    $112–191

  7. Bus via Indianapolis

    1. Take the bus from Bloomington, IN to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Gary Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Traverse City, MIbus bus
    15h
    $96–170

  8. Bus, train via Grand Rapids #2

    1. Take the bus from Bloomington to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse City, MIbus bus
    15h 28m
    $117–231

Bloomington to Traverse City by bus, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration14h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$107Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 405.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 34m

What companies run services between Bloomington, IN, USA and Traverse City, MI, USA?

You can take a bus from Bloomington to Traverse City, MI via Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, and Kalamazoo Metro Transit in around 14h 50m.

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