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

The cheapest way to get from Maine to Traverse City is to drive which costs $170 - $260 and takes 18h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Maine to Traverse City is to fly which takes 6h 48m and costs $100 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Maine and Traverse City?

No, there is no direct bus from Maine to Traverse City. However, there are services departing from Portland Public Library and arriving at Traverse City via Portland, ME, Boston, Cleveland Bus Station, Detroit and Grand Rapids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 7m.

How far is it from Maine to Traverse City?

The distance between Maine and Traverse City is 772 miles. The road distance is 964.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Maine to Traverse City without a car is to bus via Brook Park which takes 32h 7m and costs $210 - $380.

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

It takes approximately 6h 48m to get from Maine to Traverse City, including transfers.

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

Maine to Traverse City bus services, operated by Concord Coach Lines, depart from Portland, ME station.

Bus or fly from Maine to Traverse City?

The best way to get from Maine to Traverse City is to fly which takes 6h 48m and costs $100 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus via Brook Park, which costs $210 - $380 and takes 32h 7m.

Where does the Maine to Traverse City bus arrive?

Maine to Traverse City bus services, operated by Concord Coach Lines, arrive at Boston, MA - South Station.

Can I drive from Maine to Traverse City?

Yes, the driving distance between Maine to Traverse City is 964 miles. It takes approximately 18h 21m to drive from Maine to Traverse City.

Where can I stay near Traverse City?

There are 597+ hotels available in Traverse City.

Maine to Traverse City - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Maine to Traverse City by plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), bus, train, car, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)

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1. Fly from Portland (PWM) to Traverse City (TVC)plane PWM - TVC
6h 48m
$107–537
Bus via Brook Park
1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Boston to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Detroit to Grand Rapidsbus
5. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse Citybus
32h 7m
$214–374
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus
2. Take the train from Boston to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain
4. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse Citybus
35h 58m
$363–979
Drive 958.6 mi
1. Drive from Portland to Traverse Citycar 958.6 mi
18h 21m
$175–253
Bus
1. Take the bus from City of Portland to New York Midtownbus
2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus 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 Citybus
40h 2m
$272–429

Maine to Traverse City by bus

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32h 7mAverage Duration

$214Cheapest Price

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Distance: 767.7 mi
Duration: 6h 48m

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

Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Portland (PWM) to Traverse City (TVC) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland Public Library to Traverse City via Portland, ME, Boston, MA - South Station, Boston, Cleveland Bus Station, Detroit, and Grand Rapids in around 32h 7m.

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