What is the cheapest way to get from Traverse City to Lafayette?

The cheapest way to get from Traverse City to Lafayette is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 6h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from Traverse City to Lafayette?

The fastest way to get from Traverse City to Lafayette is to fly which takes 4h 27m and costs $60 - $330.

Is there a direct bus between Traverse City and Lafayette?

No, there is no direct bus from Traverse City to Lafayette station. However, there are services departing from Traverse City, MI and arriving at Lafayette Amtrak Station via Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 48m.

How far is it from Traverse City to Lafayette?

The distance between Traverse City and Lafayette is 315 miles. The road distance is 350.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Traverse City to Lafayette without a car is to bus via Grand Rapids which takes 12h 48m and costs $100 - $190.

How long does it take to get from Traverse City to Lafayette?

It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Traverse City to Lafayette, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Traverse City to Lafayette bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Traverse City to Lafayette?

The best way to get from Traverse City to Lafayette is to fly which takes 4h 27m and costs $60 - $330. Alternatively, you can bus via Grand Rapids, which costs $100 - $190 and takes 12h 48m.

Where does the Traverse City to Lafayette bus arrive?

Traverse City to Lafayette bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Grand Rapids station.

Can I drive from Traverse City to Lafayette?

Yes, the driving distance between Traverse City to Lafayette is 350 miles. It takes approximately 6h 22m to drive from Traverse City to Lafayette.

Where can I stay near Lafayette?

There are 50+ hotels available in Lafayette.

Traverse City to Lafayette - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Traverse City to Lafayette by plane, bus (Amtrak), bus, train, car, shuttle, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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Fly to Purdue University Airport
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1. Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane TVC - LAF
4h 27m
$64–327
Bus via Grand Rapids
1. Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to Grand Rapidsbus
2. Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus
12h 48m
$108–182
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Traverse City, MI 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 Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain
13h 19m
$115–247
Drive 348.3 mi
1. Drive from Traverse City to Lafayettecar 348.3 mi
6h 22m
$64–92
Fly to Indianapolis, shuttle
1. Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Indianapolis (IND)plane TVC - IND
2. Take a shuttle bus from Indianapolis Airport to Holiday Inn City Centreshuttle
5h 30m
$102–521
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 Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus
13h 4m
$78–149

Traverse City to Lafayette by bus

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Distance: 313.1 mi
Duration: 4h 27m

What companies run services between Traverse City, MI, USA and Lafayette, IN, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Purdue University Airport (LAF) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Traverse City, MI to Lafayette Amtrak Station via Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 12h 48m.

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