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How to get fromTraverse City to Beaver Islandby car, car ferry, or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Traverse City to Beaver Island by car, car ferry, or bus

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  1. Drive, car ferry

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    1. Drive from Traverse City to Charlevoixcar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Charlevoix to Beaver Islandcarferry car ferry
    3h 5m
    $43–47

  2. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to Charlevoix, MIbus bus 1484
    2. Take the car ferry from Charlevoix to Beaver Islandcarferry car ferry
    4h 10m
    $44–66

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  • Distance: 82.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 5m

What companies run services between Traverse City, MI, USA and Beaver Island, Charlevoix County, MI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Traverse City to Beaver Island. However, you can drive to Charlevoix then take the car ferry to Beaver Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Traverse City, MI to Beaver Island via Charlevoix, MI and Charlevoix in around 4h 10m.

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