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How to get fromMaine to Traverse Cityby plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), bus, train, car, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)

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There are 6 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 to Traverse City

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    1. Fly from Portland (PWM) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane PWM - TVC
    6h 35m
    $109–533

  2. Bus via Brook Park

    1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Boston to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Detroit to Grand Rapidsbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse Citybus bus
    32h 8m
    $203–419

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Boston to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse Citybus bus
    35h 59m
    $363–809

  4. Drive  958.6 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Traverse Citycar car 958.6 mi
    18h 23m
    $175–253

  5. Fly to Pellston, bus

    1. Fly from Portland (PWM) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane PWM - PLN
    2. Take the bus from Pellston to Traverse City, MIbus bus
    7h 43m
    $131–584

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from City of Portland to New York Midtownbus bus
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse Citybus bus
    36h 32m
    $262–429

Maine to Traverse City by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration32h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$203Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 767.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 35m

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) every 3 hours. 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 8m.

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