What is the cheapest way to get from Portage to Traverse City?

The cheapest way to get from Portage to Traverse City is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 4h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Portage to Traverse City?

The fastest way to get from Portage to Traverse City is to drive which takes 4h 35m and costs $50 - $75.

Is there a direct bus between Portage and Traverse City?

No, there is no direct bus from Portage station to Traverse City. However, there are services departing from Gary Bus Station and arriving at Traverse City, MI via Kalamazoo Metro Transit. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 51m.

How far is it from Portage to Traverse City?

The distance between Portage and Traverse City is 328 miles. The road distance is 281.8 miles.

How do I travel from Portage to Traverse City without a car?

The best way to get from Portage to Traverse City without a car is to bus which takes 8h 51m and costs $80 - $140.

How long does it take to get from Portage to Traverse City?

It takes approximately 8h 51m to get from Portage to Traverse City, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portage to Traverse City bus from?

Portage to Traverse City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Gary Bus Station.

Where does the Portage to Traverse City bus arrive?

Portage to Traverse City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Kalamazoo Bus Stop station.

What is the time difference between Portage and Traverse City?

Traverse City is 1h ahead of Portage. It is currently 11:13 AM in Portage and 12:13 PM in Traverse City.

Can I drive from Portage to Traverse City?

Yes, the driving distance between Portage to Traverse City is 282 miles. It takes approximately 4h 35m to drive from Portage to Traverse City.

Where can I stay near Traverse City?

There are 541+ hotels available in Traverse City.

Portage to Traverse City - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Portage to Traverse City by bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, or plane

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0160
2. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Traverse City, MIbus 1484
8h 51m
$81–135
Drive 280.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Portage to Traverse Citycar 280.1 mi
4h 35m
$52–74
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Ogden Dunes to Van Buren St.train Ssl
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse City, MIbus
11h 38m
$107–201
Train, fly to Manistee County-Blacker Airport, drive
1. Take the train from Ogden Dunes to Van Buren St.train
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL)plane ORD - MBL
3. Drive from Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL) to Traverse Citycar
5h 47m
$126–208
Train, bus #2
1. Take the train from Ogden Dunes to Van Buren St.train Ssl
2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse City, MIbus
11h 38m
$112–171
Train, fly to Traverse City, line 14 bus
1. Take the train from Ogden Dunes to Van Buren St.train
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Traverse City (TVC)plane ORD - TVC
3. Take the bus from Cherry Capital Airport to Hall St. Transfer Station - Route 14bus
6h 33m
$69–316
Train, fly to Pellston, bus
1. Take the train from Ogden Dunes to Van Buren St.train
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Pellston (PLN)plane ORD - PLN
3. Take the bus from Pellston to Traverse City, MIbus
7h 58m
$93–378

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL) flights

14Weekly Planes

1h 20mAverage Duration

$91Cheapest Price

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Distance: 326 mi
Duration: 8h 51m

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

You can take a vehicle from Portage to Traverse City, MI via Gary Bus Station and Kalamazoo Metro Transit in around 8h 51m.

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