There are 5 ways to get from Oshkosh to Traverse City by plane, bus, train, car, car ferry, taxi, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Appleton International Airport
best- Fly from Appleton International Airport (ATW) to Traverse City (TVC)plane ATW - TVC
6h 10m$97–396Bus, train
- Take the bus from Oshkosh to Milwaukeebus
- Take the train from Milwaukee 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 Citybus
14h 18m$113–262Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Oshkosh to Milwaukeecar
- Take the carferry from Milwaukee to Muskegoncarferry
- Drive from Muskegon to Traverse Citycar
6h 51m$155–188Taxi to Green Bay, fly
- Take the taxi from Oshkosh to Green Bay (GRB)taxi
- Fly from Green Bay (GRB) to Traverse City (TVC)plane GRB - TVC
6h 40m$231–553Bus
- Take the bus from Oshkosh to Milwaukeebus
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse Citybus
14h 33m$103–160
Oshkosh to Traverse City by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Oshkosh to Traverse City is to bus which costs $100 - $160 and takes 14h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Oshkosh to Traverse City is to fly which takes 6h 10m and costs $95 - $400.
No, there is no direct bus from Oshkosh to Traverse City. However, there are services departing from Oshkosh and arriving at Traverse City via Milwaukee Intermodal Station, Chicago Union Station and Grand Rapids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 33m.
The distance between Oshkosh and Traverse City is 177 miles.
The best way to get from Oshkosh to Traverse City without a car is to bus and train which takes 14h 18m and costs $110 - $270.
It takes approximately 6h 10m to get from Oshkosh to Traverse City, including transfers.
Oshkosh to Traverse City bus services, operated by Lamers Bus Lines, depart from Oshkosh station.
The best way to get from Oshkosh to Traverse City is to fly which takes 6h 10m and costs $95 - $400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $160 and takes 14h 33m.
Oshkosh to Traverse City bus services, operated by Lamers Bus Lines, arrive at Milwaukee station.
Traverse City is 1h ahead of Oshkosh. It is currently 5:44 AM in Oshkosh and 6:44 AM in Traverse City.
What companies run services between Oshkosh, WI, USA and Traverse City, MI, USA?
Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Appleton International Airport (ATW) to Traverse City (TVC) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oshkosh to Traverse City via Milwaukee, Milwaukee Intermodal Station, Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station, and Grand Rapids in around 14h 33m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Appleton International Airport to Traverse City via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
Flights from Green Bay to Traverse City via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Appleton International Airport to Traverse City via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–360
Flights from Appleton International Airport to Traverse City via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–380
Flights from Green Bay to Traverse City via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–360
Flights from Green Bay to Traverse City via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–380
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Appleton International Airport to Traverse City via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
Flights from Green Bay to Traverse City via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $23–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–130
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 920 496 3600
- Website
- example.com
Bus from Oshkosh to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–23
- Schedules at
- golamers.com
Bus from Oshkosh to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–23
- Schedules at
- golamers.com
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- Indian Trails
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–23
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–20
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 866-914-1010
- Website
- Lake Express
Car ferry from Milwaukee to Muskegon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $119–128
- Website
- Lake Express
- Schedules at
- Lake Express Schedules
- Classic Cabin Adult
- $119
- Standard Vehicle
- $128
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Estimated price
- $170–210
Able Taxi and Tours
- Phone
- +1 920-265-7760
- Website
- abletaxiandtours.com
Appleton Yellow Taxi
- Phone
- +1 920-733-4444
- Website
- appletonyellowtaxi.com
Fox Valley Cab
- Phone
- +1 920-734-4545
- Website
- facebook.com
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