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How to get fromColumbus to Traverse Cityby taxi, plane, train, bus, car, or car ferry

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There are 8 ways to get from Columbus to Traverse City by taxi, plane, train, bus, car, or car ferry

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  1. Taxi to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, fly to Traverse City

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Columbus to Madison-Airport-MSNtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane MSN - TVC
    6h 10m
    $149–523

  2. Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Traverse City

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Columbus Amtrak Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane MKE - TVC
    8h 18m
    $91–489

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Columbus Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazootrain train
    3. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Traverse City, MIbus bus
    12h 34m
    $118–253

  4. Train, bus via Grand Rapids

    1. Take the train from Columbus Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    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
    13h 12m
    $128–268

  5. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Columbus to Milwaukeecar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Milwaukee to Muskegoncarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Muskegon to Traverse Citycar car
    6h 51m
    $152–184

  6. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Manistee County-Blacker Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Columbus Amtrak Station to Glenview Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL)plane plane ORD - MBL
    3. Drive from Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL) to Traverse Citycar car
    7h 28m
    $147–270

  7. Train, bus via Chicago

    1. Take the train from Columbus Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Traverse City, MIbus bus
    13h 32m
    $100–203

  8. Train, bus via Milwaukee

    1. Take the train from Columbus Amtrak Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoobus bus
    4. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Traverse City, MIbus bus
    13h 35m
    $109–198

Columbus to Traverse City by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$118Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 252.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 10m

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

There is no direct connection from Columbus to Traverse City. However, you can take the taxi to Madison-Airport-MSN airport, fly to Traverse City (TVC), walk to Cherry Capital Airport, then take the line 14 bus to Hall St. Transfer Station - Route 14. Alternatively, you can take a train from Columbus Amtrak Station to Traverse City, MI via Chicago Union Station, Kalamazoo, and Kalamazoo Metro Transit in around 12h 34m.

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