There are 3 ways to get from Marquette to Traverse City by plane, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Sawyer International Airport (MQT) to Traverse City (TVC)plane MQT - TVC
6h 39m$114–424Drive 267 mi
cheapest- Drive from Marquette to Traverse Citycar 267 mi
5h 15m$49–71Bus
- Take the bus from Marquette to Escanababus
- Take the bus from Escanaba to St. Ignacebus
- Take the bus from St. Ignace to Traverse Citybus
11h 11m$81–151
Sawyer International Airport (MQT) to Traverse City (TVC) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Marquette to Traverse City is to drive which costs $45 - $75 and takes 5h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Marquette to Traverse City is to drive which takes 5h 15m and costs $45 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Marquette to Traverse City. However, there are services departing from Marquette and arriving at Traverse City via Escanaba and St. Ignace. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 11m.
The distance between Marquette and Traverse City is 168 miles. The road distance is 268.6 miles.
The best way to get from Marquette to Traverse City without a car is to bus which takes 11h 11m and costs $80 - $160.
It takes approximately 6h 39m to get from Marquette to Traverse City, including transfers.
Marquette to Traverse City bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Marquette station.
The best way to get from Marquette to Traverse City is to fly which takes 6h 39m and costs $110 - $430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $160 and takes 11h 11m.
Marquette to Traverse City bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Escanaba station.
Yes, the driving distance between Marquette to Traverse City is 269 miles. It takes approximately 5h 15m to drive from Marquette to Traverse City.
What companies run services between Marquette, MI, USA and Traverse City, MI, USA?
Delta and American Airlines fly from Sawyer International Airport (MQT) to Traverse City (TVC) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Marquette to Traverse City via Marquette, Escanaba, and St. Ignace in around 11h 11m.
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Marquette to Escanaba
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–29
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Escanaba to St. Ignace
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from St. Ignace to Traverse City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- Indian Trails
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