What is the cheapest way to get from Grand Junction to Traverse City?

The cheapest way to get from Grand Junction to Traverse City is to bus and fly which costs $120 - $550 and takes 11h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Grand Junction to Traverse City?

The fastest way to get from Grand Junction to Traverse City is to drive and fly which takes 8h 35m and costs $120 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Grand Junction and Traverse City?

No, there is no direct bus from Grand Junction to Traverse City. However, there are services departing from Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility and arriving at Traverse City, MI via Denver Union Station, Chicago Union Station and Kalamazoo Metro Transit. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 5m.

How far is it from Grand Junction to Traverse City?

The distance between Grand Junction and Traverse City is 1301 miles. The road distance is 1549.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Grand Junction to Traverse City without a car is to bus which takes 37h 5m and costs $270 - $500.

How long does it take to get from Grand Junction to Traverse City?

It takes approximately 8h 35m to get from Grand Junction to Traverse City, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Grand Junction to Traverse City bus from?

Grand Junction to Traverse City bus services, operated by Bustang, depart from Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility station.

Bus or fly from Grand Junction to Traverse City?

The best way to get from Grand Junction to Traverse City is to bus which takes 37h 5m and costs $270 - $500. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $130 - $650 and takes 8h 59m.

Where does the Grand Junction to Traverse City bus arrive?

Grand Junction to Traverse City bus services, operated by Bustang, arrive at Union Station.

What is the time difference between Grand Junction and Traverse City?

Traverse City is 2h ahead of Grand Junction. It is currently 6:32 PM in Grand Junction and 8:32 PM in Traverse City.

Can I drive from Grand Junction to Traverse City?

Yes, the driving distance between Grand Junction to Traverse City is 1550 miles. It takes approximately 24h 47m to drive from Grand Junction to Traverse City.

Where can I stay near Traverse City?

There are 543+ hotels available in Traverse City.

Grand Junction to Traverse City - 6 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Grand Junction to Traverse City by car, plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train, or bus

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Drive to Montrose Regional Airport, fly
best
1. Drive from Grand Junction to Montrose-Airport-MTJcar
2. Fly from Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ) to Traverse City (TVC)plane MTJ - TVC
8h 35m
$124–508
Bus, bus to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility to West Glenwood Park & Ridebus
2. Take the bus from West Glenwood Park & Ride to AABC Airport UVbus
3. Fly from Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE) to Traverse City (TVC)plane ASE - TVC
11h 30m
$121–507
Bus
1. Take the bus from Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility to Union Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoobus
4. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Traverse City, MIbus
37h 5m
$277–495
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Grand Junction Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse City, MIbus
38h
$509–1,028
Drive 1,540.8 mi
1. Drive from Grand Junction to Traverse Citycar 1,540.8 mi
24h 47m
$282–407
Fly from Grand Junction Regional Airport
1. Fly from Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) to Traverse City (TVC)plane GJT - TVC
8h 59m
$134–604

Grand Junction to Traverse City by bus and foot

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37h 5mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,293 mi
Duration: 8h 35m

What companies run services between Grand Junction, CO, USA and Traverse City, MI, USA?

You can take a bus from Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility to Traverse City, MI via Denver Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, and Kalamazoo Metro Transit in around 37h 5m. Alternatively, United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) to Traverse City (TVC) 3 times a day.

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