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How to get fromMontreal to Traverse Cityby plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus), car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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There are 8 ways to get from Montreal to Traverse City by plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus), car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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  1. Fly Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Traverse City

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    1. Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane YUL - TVC
    9h 2m
    $76–396

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Montréal to Toronto Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Windsortrain train
    3. Take the train from Detroit to Kalamazootrain train
    4. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Traverse City, MIbus bus
    21h 12m
    $209–599

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Montréal to Ottawabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ottawa to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Detroit to Grand Rapidsbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse Citybus bus
    26h 50m
    $162–273

  4. Drive  757.9 mi

    1. Drive from Montreal to Traverse Citycar car 757.9 mi
    13h 5m
    $174–251

  5. Bus to Burlington International Airport, fly to Traverse City

    1. Take the bus from Montreal to Burlington Downtown Transit Ctrbus bus
    2. Fly from Burlington International Airport (BTV) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane BTV - TVC
    11h 3m
    $128–677

  6. Fly Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Pellston, bus

    1. Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane YUL - PLN
    2. Take the bus from Pellston to Traverse City, MIbus bus
    10h 19m
    $95–438

  7. Train, bus via Sarnia

    1. Take the train from Montréal to Toronto Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Sarniatrain train
    3. Take the train from Port Huron Station to Kalamazootrain train
    4. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Traverse City, MIbus bus
    22h 56m
    $209–604

  8. Bus via Kalamazoo

    1. Take the bus from Montréal to Ottawabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ottawa to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Traverse City, MIbus bus
    26h 55m
    $158–258

Montreal to Traverse City by train, car, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration21h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$209Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 597.5 mi
  • Duration: 9h 2m

What companies run services between Montreal, QC, Canada and Traverse City, MI, USA?

Delta, Air Canada, and two other airlines fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Traverse City (TVC) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Montréal to Traverse City via Ottawa, Detroit, and Grand Rapids in around 26h 50m.

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