There are 7 ways to get from Saint Cloud to Traverse City by bus, plane, train, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly to Traverse City
best- Take the bus from St. Cloud State University - Atwood Memorial Center to Minneapolis / St Paul Airportbus
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Traverse City (TVC)plane MSP - TVC
6h 26m$63–413Train, bus
- Take the train from St. Cloud Station 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
20h 17m$386–608Bus via Chicago
- Take the bus from Saint Cloud 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
21h 28mDrive 623 mi
- Drive from Saint Cloud to Traverse Citycar 623 mi
13h 2m$114–165Bus to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport, fly to Traverse City
- Take the bus from St. Cloud to Brainerdbus
- Fly from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Traverse City (TVC)plane BRD - TVC
9h 33m$109–424Bus to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, bus
- Take the bus from St. Cloud State University - Atwood Memorial Center to Minneapolis / St Paul Airportbus
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane MSP - GRR
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse Citybus
11h 6m$94–464Bus
- Take the bus from St. Cloud to Minneapolisbus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Green Bay Transit Centerbus
- Take the bus from Green Bay to Escanababus
- Take the bus from Escanaba to St. Ignacebus
- Take the bus from St. Ignace to Traverse Citybus
22h$150–261
Saint Cloud to Traverse City by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Saint Cloud to Traverse City is to drive which costs $110 - $170 and takes 13h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Saint Cloud to Traverse City is to bus and fly which takes 6h 26m and costs $60 - $420.
No, there is no direct bus from Saint Cloud to Traverse City. However, there are services departing from Saint Cloud and arriving at Traverse City via Chicago Union Station and Grand Rapids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 28m.
The distance between Saint Cloud and Traverse City is 466 miles. The road distance is 626.6 miles.
The best way to get from Saint Cloud to Traverse City without a car is to train and bus which takes 20h 17m and costs $380 - $650.
It takes approximately 6h 26m to get from Saint Cloud to Traverse City, including transfers.
Saint Cloud to Traverse City bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Saint Cloud station.
Saint Cloud to Traverse City bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Traverse City is 1h ahead of Saint Cloud. It is currently 10:51 PM in Saint Cloud and 11:51 PM in Traverse City.
Yes, the driving distance between Saint Cloud to Traverse City is 627 miles. It takes approximately 13h 2m to drive from Saint Cloud to Traverse City.
What companies run services between Saint Cloud, MN, USA and Traverse City, MI, USA?
You can take a bus from Saint Cloud to Traverse City via Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station, and Grand Rapids in around 21h 28m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Traverse City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–410
Flights from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport to Traverse City via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–360
Flights from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport to Traverse City via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–430
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–410
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $70–430
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Cloud Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 13m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $260–410
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–150
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (320)-316-0943
- Website
- groometransportation.com
Bus from St. Cloud State University - Atwood Memorial Center to Minneapolis / St Paul Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- groometransportation.com
Bus from St. Cloud State University - Atwood Memorial Center to Minneapolis / St Paul Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- groometransportation.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
Bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Green Bay to Escanaba
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Escanaba to St. Ignace
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from St. Ignace to Traverse City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- Indian Trails
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Saint Cloud to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–120
- 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
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from St. Cloud to Brainerd
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $25–40
Bus from St. Cloud to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $26–40
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Green Bay Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Website
- Greyhound
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