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

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

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  1. Fly to Sault Ste. Marie Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) to Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM)plane plane YQT - YAM
    2. Drive from Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM) to Traverse Citycar car
    4h 45m
    $246–455

  2. Bus, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Thunder Bay to Sault Ste Mariebus bus
    2. Drive from Sault Ste Marie to St. Ignacecar car
    3. Take the bus from St. Ignace to Traverse Citybus bus
    14h 21m
    $65–157

  3. Drive  595.3 mi

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

  4. Fly to Traverse City

    1. Fly from Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane YQT - TVC
    9h 26m
    $96–458

Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) to Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM) flights

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration1h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$615Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 430.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 45m

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

Air Canada, United Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) to Traverse City (TVC) 4 times a day.

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