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How to get fromDoor County to Traverse Cityby car, car ferry, or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Door County to Traverse City by car, car ferry, or bus

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  1. Drive, car ferry

    best
    1. Drive from Door County to Manitowoccar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Manitowoc to Ludingtoncarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Ludington to Traverse Citycar car
    8h 29m
    $110–248

  2. Drive, bus

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Door County to Ocontocar car
    2. Take the bus from Oconto to Escanababus bus
    3. Take the bus from Escanaba, MI to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    4. Take the bus from St. Ignace to Traverse City, MIbus bus
    12h 40m
    $81–192

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  • Distance: 204 mi
  • Duration: 8h 29m

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

There is no direct connection from Door County to Traverse City. However, you can drive to Manitowoc, take the car ferry to Ludington, then drive to Traverse City. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Door County to Traverse City, MI via Oconto, Escanaba, MI, and St. Ignace in around 12h 40m.

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