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

The cheapest way to get from Clarkston to Traverse City is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Clarkston to Traverse City is to drive which takes 3h 51m and costs $35 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Clarkston and Traverse City?

No, there is no direct bus from Clarkston station to Traverse City. However, there are services departing from Pontiac Amtrak Station and arriving at Traverse City, MI via Grand Rapids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 7m.

How far is it from Clarkston to Traverse City?

The distance between Clarkston and Traverse City is 315 miles. The road distance is 210 miles.

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

The best way to get from Clarkston to Traverse City without a car is to bus which takes 9h 7m and costs $95 - $160.

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

It takes approximately 9h 7m to get from Clarkston to Traverse City, including transfers.

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

Clarkston to Traverse City bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Pontiac Amtrak Station.

Where does the Clarkston to Traverse City bus arrive?

Clarkston to Traverse City bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Greyhound Grand Rapids station.

Can I drive from Clarkston to Traverse City?

Yes, the driving distance between Clarkston to Traverse City is 210 miles. It takes approximately 3h 51m to drive from Clarkston to Traverse City.

Where can I stay near Traverse City?

There are 594+ hotels available in Traverse City.

Clarkston to Traverse City - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Pontiac Amtrak Station to Greyhound Grand Rapidsbus 1483
2. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse City, MIbus 1484
9h 7m
$96–153
Drive 208.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Clarkston to Traverse Citycar 208.8 mi
3h 51m
$39–55
Taxi, train, fly, line 14 bus
1. Take the taxi from Clarkston to Pontiac Amtrak Stationtaxi
2. Take the train from Pontiac Amtrak Station to Dearborntrain
3. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Traverse City (TVC)plane DTW - TVC
4. Take the bus from Cherry Capital Airport to Hall St. Transfer Station - Route 14bus
6h 30m
$110–430
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Pontiac Amtrak Station to Kalamazootrain Wolverine
2. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Traverse City, MIbus 1484
10h 17m
$125–223

Detroit (DTW) to Traverse City (TVC) flights

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Distance: 312.7 mi
Duration: 9h 7m

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

You can take a vehicle from Clarkston to Traverse City, MI via Pontiac Amtrak Station, Greyhound Grand Rapids, and Grand Rapids in around 9h 7m.

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