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How to get fromGrand Rapids to Traverse Cityby car, plane, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Traverse City by car, plane, or bus

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  1. Drive to Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport, fly

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    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport (BJI)car car
    2. Fly from Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport (BJI) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane BJI - TVC
    8h 33m
    $81–382

  2. Drive to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)car car
    2. Fly from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane BRD - TVC
    9h 1m
    $78–364

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Duluthbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Duluth Transportation Center East to Ironwoodbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Ironwood to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    4. Take the bus from St. Ignace to Traverse City, MIbus bus
    19h 32m
    $146–254

  4. Drive 596.4 mi

    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Traverse Citycar car 596.4 mi
    12h 7m
    $109–158

  5. Bus to Range Regional Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Hibbingbus bus
    2. Fly from Range Regional Airport (HIB) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane HIB - TVC
    9h 56m
    $113–422

  6. Drive to International Falls, fly

    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to International Falls (INL)car car
    2. Fly from International Falls (INL) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane INL - TVC
    10h 39m
    $94–403

  7. Bus to Duluth International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Duluthbus bus
    2. Fly from Duluth International Airport (DLH) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane DLH - TVC
    11h 23m
    $107–419

Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport (BJI) to Traverse City (TVC) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration8h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$66Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Grand Rapids to Traverse City.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 569.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h 33m

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

You can take a vehicle from Grand Rapids to Traverse City, MI via Grand Rapids, Duluth Transportation Center East, Ironwood, and St. Ignace in around 19h 32m.

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