What is the cheapest way to get from Traverse City to Great Falls?

The cheapest way to get from Traverse City to Great Falls is to drive which costs $270 - $400 and takes 27h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Traverse City to Great Falls?

The fastest way to get from Traverse City to Great Falls is to fly which takes 6h 35m and costs $180 - $800.

Is there a direct bus between Traverse City and Great Falls?

No, there is no direct bus from Traverse City to Great Falls. However, there are services departing from Traverse City, MI and arriving at Great Falls Transfer Center via Kalamazoo Bus Stop, Chicago Bus Station, Minneapolis, Billings and Butte, MT. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 25m.

How far is it from Traverse City to Great Falls?

The distance between Traverse City and Great Falls is 1254 miles. The road distance is 1499.6 miles.

How do I travel from Traverse City to Great Falls without a car?

The best way to get from Traverse City to Great Falls without a car is to bus and train which takes 41h 36m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Traverse City to Great Falls?

It takes approximately 6h 35m to get from Traverse City to Great Falls, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Traverse City to Great Falls bus from?

Traverse City to Great Falls bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Traverse City, MI station.

Bus or fly from Traverse City to Great Falls?

The best way to get from Traverse City to Great Falls is to fly which takes 6h 35m and costs $180 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $380 - $650 and takes 43h 25m.

Where does the Traverse City to Great Falls bus arrive?

Traverse City to Great Falls bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Kalamazoo Metro Transit station.

What is the time difference between Traverse City and Great Falls?

Great Falls is 2h behind Traverse City. It is currently 7:08 AM in Traverse City and 5:08 AM in Great Falls.

Can I drive from Traverse City to Great Falls?

Yes, the driving distance between Traverse City to Great Falls is 1500 miles. It takes approximately 27h 3m to drive from Traverse City to Great Falls.

Where can I stay near Great Falls?

There are 48+ hotels available in Great Falls.

Traverse City to Great Falls - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Traverse City to Great Falls by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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Fly to Great Falls International Airport
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1. Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Great Falls International Airport (GTF)plane TVC - GTF
6h 35m
$183–766
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Traverse City to Grand Rapidsbus
2. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Shelby Amtrak Stationtrain
4. Take the bus from Shelby Amtrak Station to Great Falls Transfer Centerbus
41h 36m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to Kalamazoo Metro Transitbus
2. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Billingsbus
5. Take the bus from Billings to Buttebus
6. Take the bus from Butte, MT to Great Falls Transfer Centerbus
43h 25m
$386–649
Drive 1,490.8 mi
1. Drive from Traverse City to Great Fallscar 1,490.8 mi
27h 3m
$273–393
Fly to Helena Regional Airport, bus
1. Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Helena Regional Airport (HLN)plane TVC - HLN
2. Take the bus from Helena, MT to Great Falls Transfer Centerbus
9h 32m
$186–684

Traverse City to Great Falls by bus

7Weekly Buses

43h 25mAverage Duration

$386Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,246.9 mi
Duration: 6h 35m

What companies run services between Traverse City, MI, USA and Great Falls, MT, USA?

United Airlines and Delta fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Great Falls International Airport (GTF) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Traverse City, MI to Great Falls Transfer Center via Kalamazoo Bus Stop, Chicago Bus Station, Minneapolis, Billings, and Butte, MT in around 43h 25m.

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