What is the cheapest way to get from Brainerd to Traverse City?

The cheapest way to get from Brainerd to Traverse City is to drive which costs $110 - $170 and takes 12h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from Brainerd to Traverse City?

The fastest way to get from Brainerd to Traverse City is to fly which takes 9h 18m and costs $90 - $420.

Is there a direct bus between Brainerd and Traverse City?

No, there is no direct bus from Brainerd to Traverse City. However, there are services departing from Brainerd and arriving at Traverse City, MI via Duluth Transportation Center East, Ironwood and St. Ignace. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 30m.

How far is it from Brainerd to Traverse City?

The distance between Brainerd and Traverse City is 448 miles. The road distance is 630.7 miles.

How do I travel from Brainerd to Traverse City without a car?

The best way to get from Brainerd to Traverse City without a car is to bus which takes 19h 30m and costs $140 - $250.

How long does it take to get from Brainerd to Traverse City?

It takes approximately 9h 18m to get from Brainerd to Traverse City, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brainerd to Traverse City bus from?

Brainerd to Traverse City bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Brainerd station.

Bus or fly from Brainerd to Traverse City?

The best way to get from Brainerd to Traverse City is to fly which takes 9h 18m and costs $90 - $420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $250 and takes 19h 30m.

Where does the Brainerd to Traverse City bus arrive?

Brainerd to Traverse City bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Duluth station.

What is the time difference between Brainerd and Traverse City?

Traverse City is 1h ahead of Brainerd. It is currently 6:56 PM in Brainerd and 7:56 PM in Traverse City.

Can I drive from Brainerd to Traverse City?

Yes, the driving distance between Brainerd to Traverse City is 631 miles. It takes approximately 12h 33m to drive from Brainerd to Traverse City.

Where can I stay near Traverse City?

There are 597+ hotels available in Traverse City.

Brainerd to Traverse City - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Brainerd to Traverse City by plane, bus, taxi, train, or car

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1. Fly from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Traverse City (TVC)plane BRD - TVC
9h 18m
$91–415
Bus
1. Take the bus from Brainerd to Duluthbus
2. Take the bus from Duluth Transportation Center East to Ironwoodbus
3. Take the bus from Ironwood to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus
4. Take the bus from St. Ignace to Traverse City, MIbus
19h 30m
$140–241
Taxi, train, bus
1. Take the taxi from Brainerd to Staples Stationtaxi
2. Take the train from Staples Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain
4. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse City, MIbus
22h 12m
$279–571
Drive 627 mi
1. Drive from Brainerd to Traverse Citycar 627 mi
12h 33m
$115–166

Brainerd to Traverse City by bus

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19h 30mAverage Duration

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Distance: 445.1 mi
Duration: 9h 18m

What companies run services between Brainerd, MN, USA and Traverse City, MI, USA?

Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Traverse City (TVC) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brainerd to Traverse City, MI via Duluth Transportation Center East, Ironwood, and St. Ignace in around 19h 30m.

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