What is the cheapest way to get from Indianapolis to Traverse City?

The cheapest way to get from Indianapolis to Traverse City is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 7h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Indianapolis to Traverse City?

The fastest way to get from Indianapolis to Traverse City is to drive which takes 7h 23m and costs $65 - $100.

Is there a direct bus between Indianapolis and Traverse City?

No, there is no direct bus from Indianapolis to Traverse City. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Traverse City, MI via Gary Bus Station and Kalamazoo Metro Transit. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 35m.

How far is it from Indianapolis to Traverse City?

The distance between Indianapolis and Traverse City is 376 miles. The road distance is 380 miles.

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

The best way to get from Indianapolis to Traverse City without a car is to bus which takes 12h 35m and costs $70 - $140.

How long does it take to get from Indianapolis to Traverse City?

It takes approximately 7h 32m to get from Indianapolis to Traverse City, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Indianapolis to Traverse City bus from?

Indianapolis to Traverse City bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Indianapolis station.

Bus or fly from Indianapolis to Traverse City?

The best way to get from Indianapolis to Traverse City is to fly which takes 7h 32m and costs $70 - $410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $140 and takes 12h 35m.

Where does the Indianapolis to Traverse City bus arrive?

Indianapolis to Traverse City bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Gary Bus Station.

Can I drive from Indianapolis to Traverse City?

Yes, the driving distance between Indianapolis to Traverse City is 380 miles. It takes approximately 7h 23m to drive from Indianapolis to Traverse City.

Where can I stay near Traverse City?

There are 543+ hotels available in Traverse City.

Indianapolis to Traverse City - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Indianapolis to Traverse City by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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Fly Indianapolis to Traverse City
best
1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Traverse City (TVC)plane IND - TVC
7h 32m
$70–405
Drive 377.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Indianapolis to Traverse Citycar 377.8 mi
7h 23m
$69–100
Bus
1. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Gary Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus
3. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Traverse City, MIbus
12h 35m
$72–135
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Indianapolis 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
15h 14m
$144–299
Fly Indianapolis to Pellston, bus
1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Pellston (PLN)plane IND - PLN
2. Take the bus from Pellston to Traverse City, MIbus
8h 50m
$94–467
Train to Purdue University Airport, fly to Traverse City
1. Take the train from Indianapolis to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain
2. Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Traverse City (TVC)plane LAF - TVC
10h 53m
$79–363
Bus via Lafayette
1. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse City, MIbus
14h 54m
$128–232

Indianapolis to Traverse City by bus

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Distance: 374.1 mi
Duration: 7h 32m

What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Traverse City, MI, USA?

Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Traverse City (TVC) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Indianapolis to Traverse City, MI via Gary Bus Station and Kalamazoo Metro Transit in around 12h 35m.

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