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How to get fromTraverse City to Door Countyby bus, car, or car ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Traverse City to Door County by bus, car, or car ferry

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  1. Bus, drive

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    1. Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to St. Ignacebus bus
    2. Take the bus from St. Ignace Transportation Center to Escanaba, MIbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Escanaba to Ocontobus bus
    4. Drive from Oconto to Door Countycar car
    12h 19m
    $80–155

  2. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Traverse City to Ludingtoncar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Ludington to Manitowoccarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Manitowoc to Door Countycar car
    6h 34m
    $110–248

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  • Distance: 470.5 mi
  • Duration: 12h 19m

What companies run services between Traverse City, MI, USA and Door County, WI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Traverse City to Door County. However, you can take the bus to St. Ignace, take the bus to Escanaba, MI, take the bus to Oconto, then drive to Door County. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Traverse City to Door County via Ludington and Manitowoc in around 6h 34m.

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