There are 4 ways to get from Fargo to Traverse City by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to Traverse City (TVC)plane FAR - TVC
7h 20m$90–437Train, bus
- Take the train from Fargo Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse Citybus
23h 20m$228–544Bus
- Take the bus from Fargo to Minneapolisbus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoobus
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Traverse City, MIbus
23h 40m$182–306Drive 755.5 mi
- Drive from Fargo to Traverse Citycar 755.5 mi
15h 37m$138–200
Fargo to Traverse City by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Fargo to Traverse City is to drive which costs $130 - $200 and takes 15h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Fargo to Traverse City is to fly which takes 7h 20m and costs $90 - $440.
No, there is no direct bus from Fargo to Traverse City. However, there are services departing from Fargo and arriving at Traverse City, MI via Minneapolis Bus Station, Chicago Union Station and Kalamazoo Metro Transit. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 40m.
The distance between Fargo and Traverse City is 578 miles. The road distance is 759.9 miles.
The best way to get from Fargo to Traverse City without a car is to train and bus which takes 23h 20m and costs $220 - $550.
It takes approximately 7h 20m to get from Fargo to Traverse City, including transfers.
Fargo to Traverse City bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Fargo station.
The best way to get from Fargo to Traverse City is to fly which takes 7h 20m and costs $90 - $440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $180 - $310 and takes 23h 40m.
Fargo to Traverse City bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Minneapolis station.
Traverse City is 1h ahead of Fargo. It is currently 3:52 PM in Fargo and 4:52 PM in Traverse City.
What companies run services between Fargo, ND, USA and Traverse City, MI, USA?
United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to Traverse City (TVC) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fargo to Traverse City, MI via Minneapolis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, and Kalamazoo Metro Transit in around 23h 40m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Hector International Airport to Traverse City via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–420
Flights from Hector International Airport to Traverse City via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Fargo Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $160–390
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–110
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Traverse City, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- Indian Trails
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Fargo to Traverse City is 760 miles. It takes approximately 15h 37m to drive from Fargo to Traverse City.
There are 581+ hotels available in Traverse City.





