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

The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis to Traverse City is to drive which costs $110 - $160 and takes 11h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Minneapolis to Traverse City is to fly and line 14 bus which takes 4h 59m and costs $70 - $430.

Is there a direct bus between Minneapolis and Traverse City?

No, there is no direct bus from Minneapolis station to Traverse City. However, there are services departing from Minneapolis Bus Station and arriving at Traverse City, MI via Chicago Union Station and Kalamazoo Metro Transit. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 15m.

How far is it from Minneapolis to Traverse City?

The distance between Minneapolis and Traverse City is 393 miles. The road distance is 609.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Minneapolis to Traverse City without a car is to bus which takes 18h 15m and costs $120 - $220.

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

It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Minneapolis to Traverse City, including transfers.

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

Minneapolis to Traverse City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Minneapolis Bus Station.

Where does the Minneapolis to Traverse City bus arrive?

Minneapolis to Traverse City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Minneapolis and Traverse City?

Traverse City is 1h ahead of Minneapolis. It is currently 4:15 PM in Minneapolis and 5:15 PM in Traverse City.

Can I drive from Minneapolis to Traverse City?

Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis to Traverse City is 610 miles. It takes approximately 11h 42m to drive from Minneapolis to Traverse City.

Where can I stay near Traverse City?

There are 596+ hotels available in Traverse City.

Minneapolis to Traverse City - 5 ways to travel via train, and plane

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

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Fly, line 14 bus
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1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Traverse City (TVC)plane MSP - TVC
2. Take the bus from Cherry Capital Airport to Hall St. Transfer Station - Route 14bus
4h 59m
$70–425
Bus
1. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoobus
3. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Traverse City, MIbus
18h 15m
$125–217
Train, bus
1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse Citybus
18h 58m
$172–432
Drive 606.1 mi
1. Drive from Minneapolis to Traverse Citycar 606.1 mi
11h 42m
$111–160
Bus via Madison
1. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Madisonbus
2. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus
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
$151–268

Minneapolis to Traverse City by bus and foot

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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, MI via Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, and Kalamazoo Metro Transit in around 18h 15m.

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