There are 3 ways to get from Saint Joseph to Traverse City by train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain Pere Marquette
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse City, MIbus 1484
7h 30m$52–107Drive 220.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Saint Joseph to Traverse Citycar 220.4 mi
3h 40m$41–59Bus
- Take the bus from St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse City, MIbus 1484
7h 30m$57–95
Saint Joseph to Traverse City by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Saint Joseph to Traverse City is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 3h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Saint Joseph to Traverse City is to drive which takes 3h 40m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Saint Joseph station to Traverse City. However, there are services departing from St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station and arriving at Traverse City, MI via Grand Rapids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.
The distance between Saint Joseph and Traverse City is 236 miles. The road distance is 221.7 miles.
The best way to get from Saint Joseph to Traverse City without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 30m and costs $50 - $110.
It takes approximately 7h 30m to get from Saint Joseph to Traverse City, including transfers.
Saint Joseph to Traverse City bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station.
Saint Joseph to Traverse City bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Saint Joseph to Traverse City is 222 miles. It takes approximately 3h 40m to drive from Saint Joseph to Traverse City.
There are 569+ hotels available in Traverse City.
What companies run services between Saint Joseph, MI, USA and Traverse City, MI, USA?
You can take a bus from St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station to Traverse City, MI via Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station and Grand Rapids in around 7h 30m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse City, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse City, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- Indian Trails
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Amtrak
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