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How to get fromMinneapolis–Saint Paul to Traverse Cityby bus, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), train, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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

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  1. Line 9 bus, fly, line 14 bus

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    1. Take the bus from 34th St E & 42nd Ave S to 46th St Station & Gate Hbus bus
    2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane MSP - TVC
    3. Take the bus from Cherry Capital Airport to Hall St. Transfer Station - Route 14bus bus
    5h 10m
    $67–388

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Traverse City, MIbus bus
    19h 9m
    $137–252

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse City, MIbus bus
    19h 13m
    $212–442

  4. Drive 602.5 mi

    1. Drive from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Traverse Citycar car 602.5 mi
    11h 37m
    $110–159

  5. Bus via Madison

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Madisonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus 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 City, MIbus bus
    22h 29m
    $173–302

Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Traverse City by bus and foot

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration19h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$137Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 388.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 10m

What companies run services between Minneapolis–Saint Paul, MN, USA and Traverse City, MI, USA?

You can take a bus from Marshall & Otis Station to Traverse City, MI via Union Depot Station & Terminal, Saint Paul Union Depot, Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, and Kalamazoo Metro Transit in around 19h 9m.

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