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How to get fromDuluth to Traverse Cityby plane, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Duluth to Traverse City by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Duluth International Airport

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    1. Fly from Duluth International Airport (DLH) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane DLH - TVC
    8h 15m
    $64–374

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Duluth to Ironwoodbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ironwood to Escanababus bus
    3. Take the bus from Escanaba to St. Ignacebus bus
    4. Take the bus from St. Ignace to Traverse Citybus bus
    16h 45m
    $103–198

  3. Drive  518.3 mi

    1. Drive from Duluth to Traverse Citycar car 518.3 mi
    10h 18m
    $95–137

  4. Bus to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Duluth to Brainerdbus bus
    2. Fly from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane BRD - TVC
    11h 3m
    $120–439

  5. Bus to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Duluth to St. Paulbus bus
    2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane MSP - TVC
    7h 36m
    $109–476

  6. Bus to Range Regional Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Duluth to Hibbingbus bus
    2. Fly from Range Regional Airport (HIB) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane HIB - TVC
    10h 54m
    $127–478

Duluth to Traverse City by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration16h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$103Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 368.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h 15m

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

United Airlines and Delta fly from Duluth International Airport (DLH) to Traverse City (TVC) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Duluth to Traverse City via Ironwood, Escanaba, and St. Ignace in around 16h 45m.

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