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How to get fromThunder Bay to Traverse Cityby plane, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Thunder Bay to Traverse City by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Traverse City

    best
    1. Fly from Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane YQT - TVC
    9h 1m
    $111–480

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Thunder Bay to Sault Ste Mariebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sault Ste. Marie, MI to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St. Ignace to Traverse City, MIbus bus
    15h 34m
    $64–166

  3. Drive 595.3 mi

    1. Drive from Thunder Bay to Traverse Citycar car 595.3 mi
    12h 4m
    $137–197

  4. Fly to Sault Ste. Marie Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) to Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM)plane plane YQT - YAM
    2. Take the bus from Sault Ste. Marie, MI to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St. Ignace to Traverse City, MIbus bus
    7h 52m
    $305–743

Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) to Traverse City (TVC) flights

Calendar39Weekly Planes
Duration8h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$107Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 316.1 mi
  • Duration: 9h 1m

What companies run services between Thunder Bay, ON, Canada and Traverse City, MI, USA?

WestJet, Delta, and five other airlines fly from Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) to Traverse City (TVC) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thunder Bay to Traverse City, MI via Sault Ste Marie, Sault Ste. Marie, MI, and St. Ignace in around 15h 34m.

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