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How to get fromPontiac to Traverse Cityby bus, car, train, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Pontiac to Traverse City by bus, car, train, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Pontiac to Grand Rapidsbus bus It 21
    2. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse Citybus bus It 80
    8h 30m
    $52–99

  2. Drive  218.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Pontiac to Traverse Citycar car 218.6 mi
    4h 2m
    $40–58

  3. Train, fly to Traverse City, line 14 bus

    1. Take the train from Pontiac Amtrak Station to Dearborntrain train
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane DTW - TVC
    3. Take the bus from Cherry Capital Airport to Hall St. Transfer Station - Route 14bus bus
    6h 10m
    $69–414

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Pontiac Amtrak Station to Kalamazootrain train Wolverine
    2. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Traverse City, MIbus bus 1484
    10h
    $74–156

  5. Train, fly to Pellston, bus

    1. Take the train from Pontiac Amtrak Station to Dearborntrain train
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane DTW - PLN
    3. Take the bus from Pellston to Traverse City, MIbus bus
    7h 31m
    $88–466

Pontiac to Traverse City by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration8h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$52Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 301.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 30m

What companies run services between Pontiac, MI, USA and Traverse City, MI, USA?

You can take a bus from Pontiac to Traverse City via Grand Rapids in around 8h 30m.

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