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

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

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  1. Fly to Traverse City, line 14 bus

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    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane MSP - TVC
    2. Take the bus from Cherry Capital Airport to Hall St. Transfer Station - Route 14bus bus
    4h 59m
    $70–425

  2. 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 Citybus bus
    18h 59m
    $342–552

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Green Bay Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Green Bay to Escanababus bus
    3. Take the bus from Escanaba to St. Ignacebus bus
    4. Take the bus from St. Ignace to Traverse Citybus bus
    19h 30m
    $121–218

  4. Drive  606.1 mi

    1. Drive from Minneapolis to Traverse Citycar car 606.1 mi
    11h 42m
    $111–160

  5. Fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane MSP - GRR
    2. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse Citybus bus
    9h 39m
    $96–486

  6. Bus via Chicago

    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 Citybus bus
    21h

Minneapolis to Traverse City by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration18h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$342Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 390.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 59m

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

You can take a bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Traverse City via Green Bay, Escanaba, and St. Ignace in around 19h 30m.

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