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How to get fromTraverse City to Bear Lakeby bus, taxi, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Traverse City to Bear Lake by bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Line 12 bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Hall St. Transfer Station- Route 12 to Interlochen Center for the Artsbus bus 12
    2. Take the taxi from Interlochen Center for the Arts to Bear Laketaxi taxi
    1h 32m
    $100–123

  2. Drive 44 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Traverse City to Bear Lakecar car 44 mi
    1h 3m
    $8–12

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Traverse City to Bear Laketaxi taxi 44 mi
    1h 3m
    $140–180

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  • Distance: 49.6 mi
  • Duration: 1h 32m

What companies run services between Traverse City, MI, USA and Bear Lake, MI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Traverse City to Bear Lake. However, you can take the line 12 bus to Interlochen Center for the Arts then take the taxi to Bear Lake. Alternatively, you can drive from Traverse City to Bear Lake in around 1h 3m.

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