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

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

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

The fastest way to get from Minnesota to Traverse City is to fly and line 14 bus which takes 4h 59m and costs $65 - $380.

Is there a direct bus between Minnesota and Traverse City?

No, there is no direct bus from Minnesota 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 Minnesota to Traverse City?

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

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

The best way to get from Minnesota to Traverse City without a car is to bus which takes 18h 15m and costs $140 - $260.

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

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

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

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

Bus or fly from Minnesota to Traverse City?

The best way to get from Minnesota to Traverse City is to bus which takes 18h 15m and costs $140 - $260. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $100 - $700 and takes 7h 26m.

Where does the Minnesota to Traverse City bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Minnesota and Traverse City?

Traverse City is 1h ahead of Minnesota. It is currently 6:11 AM in Minnesota and 7:11 AM in Traverse City.

Can I drive from Minnesota to Traverse City?

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

Where can I stay near Traverse City?

There are 563+ hotels available in Traverse City.

Minnesota to Traverse City - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, and line 14 bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Minnesota to Traverse City by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), train, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, line 14 bus
best
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
$65–375
Fly from Duluth International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Duluth International Airport (DLH) to Traverse City (TVC)plane DLH - TVC
7h 53m
$64–354
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
$146–259
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 City, MIbus
19h 29m
$212–442
Drive 606.1 mi
1. Drive from Minneapolis to Traverse Citycar 606.1 mi
11h 42m
$111–160
Fly from Rochester
1. Fly from Rochester (RST) to Traverse City (TVC)plane RST - TVC
7h 26m
$104–690
Bus via Madison
1. Take the bus from U of MN Campus to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus
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 City, MIbus
20h 56m
$173–287

Minnesota to Traverse City by bus and foot

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Distance: 390.5 mi
Duration: 4h 59m

What companies run services between Minnesota, 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. Alternatively, American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Rochester (RST) to Traverse City (TVC) 5 times a day.

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