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

The cheapest way to get from Mankato to Traverse City is to drive which costs $120 - $180 and takes 13h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mankato to Traverse City is to bus and fly which takes 6h 5m and costs $70 - $440.

Is there a direct bus between Mankato and Traverse City?

No, there is no direct bus from Mankato to Traverse City. However, there are services departing from Mankato and arriving at Traverse City via MSP Terminal 1 Transit Station, Saint Paul Union Depot, Chicago Union Station and Grand Rapids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 19m.

How far is it from Mankato to Traverse City?

The distance between Mankato and Traverse City is 465 miles. The road distance is 683.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Mankato to Traverse City without a car is to bus and train which takes 20h 45m and costs $350 - $600.

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

It takes approximately 6h 5m to get from Mankato to Traverse City, including transfers.

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

Mankato to Traverse City bus services, operated by Land to Air Express, depart from Mankato station.

Where does the Mankato to Traverse City bus arrive?

Mankato to Traverse City bus services, operated by Land to Air Express, arrive at Minneapolis-St. Paul station.

What is the time difference between Mankato and Traverse City?

Traverse City is 1h ahead of Mankato. It is currently 5:23 AM in Mankato and 6:23 AM in Traverse City.

Can I drive from Mankato to Traverse City?

Yes, the driving distance between Mankato to Traverse City is 683 miles. It takes approximately 13h 3m to drive from Mankato to Traverse City.

Where can I stay near Traverse City?

There are 577+ hotels available in Traverse City.

Mankato to Traverse City - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, fly to Traverse City
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1. Take the bus from Mankato to Minneapolis-St. Paulbus
2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Traverse City (TVC)plane MSP - TVC
6h 5m
$74–440
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Mankato to Minneapolis-St. Paulbus
2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis 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
20h 45m
$353–590
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mankato to Minneapolis-St. Paulbus
2. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot 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
21h 19m
Drive 679.2 mi
1. Drive from Mankato to Traverse Citycar 679.2 mi
13h 3m
$124–179
Bus, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
1. Take the bus from Mankato to Minneapolis-St. Paulbus
2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane MSP - GRR
3. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse Citybus
10h 45m
$105–501
Bus via Madison
1. Take the bus from Mankato to Rochesterbus
2. Take the bus from Rochester to Madisonbus
3. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus
4. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus
5. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse Citybus
21h 50m

Mankato to Traverse City by bus, foot, and train

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20h 45mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Mankato to Traverse City.

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Distance: 462.6 mi
Duration: 6h 5m

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

You can take a bus from Mankato to Traverse City via Minneapolis-St. Paul, MSP Terminal 1 Transit Station, Union Depot Station & Terminal, Saint Paul Union Depot, Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station, and Grand Rapids in around 21h 19m.

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