There are 4 ways to get from Traverse City to Duluth by plane, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Duluth International Airport
best- Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Duluth International Airport (DLH)plane TVC - DLH
6h 1m$84–398Bus
- Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to St. Ignacebus
- Take the bus from St. Ignace Transportation Center to Ironwoodbus
- Take the bus from Ironwood to Duluth Transportation Center Eastbus
15h 35m$103–188Drive 518.5 mi
- Drive from Traverse City to Duluthcar 518.5 mi
10h 19m$95–137Fly to Range Regional Airport, bus
- Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Range Regional Airport (HIB)plane TVC - HIB
- Take the bus from Hibbing to Duluthbus
10h 18m$135–482
Traverse City to Duluth by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Traverse City to Duluth is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 10h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Traverse City to Duluth is to fly which takes 6h 1m and costs $80 - $400.
No, there is no direct bus from Traverse City to Duluth. However, there are services departing from Traverse City, MI and arriving at Duluth Transportation Center East via St. Ignace Transportation Center and Ironwood. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 35m.
The distance between Traverse City and Duluth is 365 miles. The road distance is 521.5 miles.
The best way to get from Traverse City to Duluth without a car is to bus which takes 15h 35m and costs $100 - $190.
It takes approximately 6h 1m to get from Traverse City to Duluth, including transfers.
Traverse City to Duluth bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Traverse City, MI station.
The best way to get from Traverse City to Duluth is to fly which takes 6h 1m and costs $80 - $400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $190 and takes 15h 35m.
Traverse City to Duluth bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at St. Ignace station.
Duluth is 1h behind Traverse City. It is currently 7:46 PM in Traverse City and 6:46 PM in Duluth.
What companies run services between Traverse City, MI, USA and Duluth, MN, USA?
United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Duluth International Airport (DLH) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Traverse City, MI to Duluth Transportation Center East via St. Ignace Transportation Center and Ironwood in around 15h 35m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Traverse City to Duluth International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–380
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Traverse City to Duluth International Airport via Detroit, Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–430
Flights from Traverse City to Range Regional Airport via Detroit, Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–440
Flights from Traverse City to Range Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare, Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–400
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Traverse City, MI to St. Ignace
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from St. Ignace Transportation Center to Ironwood
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Ironwood to Duluth Transportation Center East
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- Indian Trails
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Hibbing to Duluth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $30–45
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Yes, the driving distance between Traverse City to Duluth is 522 miles. It takes approximately 10h 19m to drive from Traverse City to Duluth.
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