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

The cheapest way to get from Carmel to Traverse City is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 6h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carmel to Traverse City is to drive which takes 6h 31m and costs $65 - $100.

Is there a direct bus between Carmel and Traverse City?

No, there is no direct bus from Carmel to Traverse City. However, there are services departing from Commerce Crossing & River Crossing Blvd and arriving at Traverse City, MI via Indianapolis Union Station, Gary Bus Station and Kalamazoo Metro Transit. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 11m.

How far is it from Carmel to Traverse City?

The distance between Carmel and Traverse City is 392 miles. The road distance is 379.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carmel to Traverse City without a car is to train and bus which takes 15h 4m and costs $170 - $330.

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

It takes approximately 6h 31m to get from Carmel to Traverse City, including transfers.

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

Carmel to Traverse City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Indianapolis Union Station.

Where does the Carmel to Traverse City bus arrive?

Carmel to Traverse City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Gary Bus Station.

Can I drive from Carmel to Traverse City?

Yes, the driving distance between Carmel to Traverse City is 379 miles. It takes approximately 6h 31m to drive from Carmel to Traverse City.

Where can I stay near Traverse City?

There are 569+ hotels available in Traverse City.

Carmel to Traverse City - 6 ways to travel via train, taxi, plane, bus, and car

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

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Taxi, fly
best
1. Take the taxi from Carmel to Indianapolis-Airport-INDtaxi
2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Traverse City (TVC)plane IND - TVC
6h 31m
$142–491
Drive 377.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Carmel to Traverse Citycar 377.1 mi
6h 31m
$69–100
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazootrain
3. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Traverse City, MIbus
15h 4m
$172–329
Bus
1. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Gary Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus
3. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Traverse City, MIbus
15h 11m
$96–163
Train, bus via Grand Rapids
1. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse City, MIbus
15h 42m
$182–349
Bus via Grand Rapids
1. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse City, MIbus
16h 19m
$132–218

Indianapolis (IND) to Traverse City (TVC) flights

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5h 11mAverage Duration

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Distance: 389.4 mi
Duration: 6h 31m

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

You can take a vehicle from Carmel to Traverse City, MI via Commerce Crossing & River Crossing Blvd, Ctc-J, Indianapolis Union Station, Gary Bus Station, and Kalamazoo Metro Transit in around 15h 11m.

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