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

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There are 6 ways to get from Brainerd to Traverse City by plane, bus, taxi, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak)

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane BRD - TVC
    7h 20m
    $81–384

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Brainerd to Duluthbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Duluth to Ironwoodbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Ironwood to Escanababus bus
    4. Take the bus from Escanaba to St. Ignacebus bus
    5. Take the bus from St. Ignace to Traverse Citybus bus
    20h 20m
    $140–251

  3. Taxi, train, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Brainerd to Staples Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Staples Station 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 Citybus bus
    22h 2m
    $489–751

  4. Drive  626.9 mi

    1. Drive from Brainerd to Traverse Citycar car 626.9 mi
    12h 32m
    $115–166

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Brainerd to Minneapolisbus bus
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis 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 Citybus bus
    22h 21m
    $381–607

  6. Bus via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from Brainerd to Minneapolisbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse Citybus bus
    22h 53m

Brainerd to Traverse City by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration20h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$140Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 444.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 20m

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

Delta flies 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 via Duluth, Ironwood, Escanaba, and St. Ignace in around 20h 20m.

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