There are 5 ways to get from Niles to Traverse City by bus (Amtrak), car, plane, train, or bus
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Niles Station to Kalamazoobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Traverse City, MIbus 1484
7h 9m$49–86Drive 237.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Niles to Traverse Citycar 237.6 mi
4h 8m$44–63Fly South Bend to Traverse City
- Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Traverse City (TVC)plane SBN - TVC
6h 16m$98–410Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Manistee County-Blacker Airport, drive
- Take the train from Niles Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL)plane ORD - MBL
- Drive from Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL) to Traverse Citycar
6h 44m$130–238Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Traverse City, line 14 bus
- Take the train from Niles Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Traverse City (TVC)plane ORD - TVC
- Take the bus from Cherry Capital Airport to Hall St. Transfer Station - Route 14bus
7h 30m$73–346
Niles to Traverse City by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Niles to Traverse City is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Niles to Traverse City is to drive which takes 4h 8m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Niles station to Traverse City. However, there are services departing from Niles Station and arriving at Traverse City, MI via Kalamazoo Metro Transit. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 9m.
The distance between Niles and Traverse City is 255 miles. The road distance is 239 miles.
The best way to get from Niles to Traverse City without a car is to bus which takes 7h 9m and costs $45 - $90.
It takes approximately 7h 9m to get from Niles to Traverse City, including transfers.
Niles to Traverse City bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Niles Station.
The best way to get from Niles to Traverse City is to bus which takes 7h 9m and costs $45 - $90. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $95 - $410 and takes 6h 16m.
Niles to Traverse City bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Kalamazoo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Niles to Traverse City is 239 miles. It takes approximately 4h 8m to drive from Niles to Traverse City.
What companies run services between Niles, MI, USA and Traverse City, MI, USA?
You can take a bus from Niles Station to Traverse City, MI via Kalamazoo Metro Transit in around 7h 9m. Alternatively, United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from South Bend (SBN) to Traverse City (TVC) every 3 hours.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from South Bend to Traverse City via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–360
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Traverse City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from South Bend to Traverse City via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Traverse City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from South Bend to Traverse City via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–370
Flights from South Bend to Traverse City via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from South Bend to Traverse City via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–470
- Website
- contouraviation.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Manistee County-Blacker Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–160
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Niles Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Niles Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Niles Station to Kalamazoo
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $18–27
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- 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
- Phone
- +1 231-941-2324
- Website
- bata.net
Bus from Cherry Capital Airport to Hall St. Transfer Station - Route 14
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- http://www.bata.net/
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