There are 7 ways to get from Minot to Traverse City by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), 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 Minot International Airport to Traverse City
best- Fly from Minot International Airport (MOT) to Traverse City (TVC)plane MOT - TVC
9h 36m$104–504Train, bus
- Take the train from Minot Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse City, MIbus
28h 6m$321–711Bus
- Take the bus from Minot to Bismarckbus
- Take the bus from Bismarck to Minneapolisbus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoobus
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Traverse City, MIbus
30h 10m$266–434Drive 988.6 mi
- Drive from Minot to Traverse Citycar 988.6 mi
19h 1m$181–261Drive to Ring Rock Ranch Airport, fly to Traverse City
- Drive from Minot to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA)car
- Fly from Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA) to Traverse City (TVC)plane XWA - TVC
10h 37m$136–586Fly Minot International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, bus
- Fly from Minot International Airport (MOT) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane MOT - GRR
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse City, MIbus
12h 30m$170–806Bus to Bismarck Municipal Airport, fly to Traverse City
- Take the bus from Minot to Bismarckbus
- Fly from Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) to Traverse City (TVC)plane BIS - TVC
14h 55m$133–506
Minot to Traverse City by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minot to Traverse City is to drive which costs $180 - $270 and takes 19h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Minot to Traverse City is to fly which takes 9h 36m and costs $100 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Minot to Traverse City. However, there are services departing from Minot and arriving at Traverse City, MI via Bismarck, Minneapolis Bus Station, Chicago Union Station and Kalamazoo Metro Transit. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 10m.
The distance between Minot and Traverse City is 800 miles. The road distance is 994.4 miles.
The best way to get from Minot to Traverse City without a car is to train and bus which takes 28h 6m and costs $320 - $750.
It takes approximately 9h 36m to get from Minot to Traverse City, including transfers.
Minot to Traverse City bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Minot station.
The best way to get from Minot to Traverse City is to fly which takes 9h 36m and costs $100 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $260 - $440 and takes 30h 10m.
Minot to Traverse City bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Bismarck station.
Traverse City is 1h ahead of Minot. It is currently 5:28 PM in Minot and 6:28 PM in Traverse City.
What companies run services between Minot, ND, USA and Traverse City, MI, USA?
United Airlines and Delta fly from Minot International Airport (MOT) to Traverse City (TVC) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Minot to Traverse City, MI via Bismarck, Minneapolis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, and Kalamazoo Metro Transit in around 30h 10m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Minot International Airport to Traverse City via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Ring Rock Ranch Airport to Traverse City via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Minot International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,000
Flights from Bismarck Municipal Airport to Traverse City via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Minot Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 52m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $250–550
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse City, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Traverse City, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse City, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- Indian Trails
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Minot to Traverse City is 994 miles. It takes approximately 19h 1m to drive from Minot to Traverse City.
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