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How to get fromTraverse City to Manitoulin Islandby bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Traverse City to Manitoulin Island by bus, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, drive

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    1. Take the bus from Traverse City to St. Ignacebus bus
    2. Drive from St. Ignace to Sault Ste Mariecar car
    3. Take the bus from Sault Ste Marie to Blind Riverbus bus
    4. Drive from Blind River to Manitoulin Islandcar car
    10h 31m
    $97–183

  2. Drive  639.3 km

    1. Drive from Traverse City to Manitoulin Islandcar car 639.3 km
    8h 34m
    $115–166

  3. Fly to Chippewa County International Airport, bus, drive

    1. Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane plane TVC - CIU
    2. Take the bus from Sault Ste Marie to Blind Riverbus bus
    3. Drive from Blind River to Manitoulin Islandcar car
    14h 24m
    $164–638

  4. Fly to Pellston, drive

    1. Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane TVC - PLN
    2. Drive from Pellston (PLN) to Manitoulin Islandcar car
    10h 43m
    $184–642

  5. Fly to Alpena County Regional Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Alpena County Regional Airport (APN)plane plane TVC - APN
    2. Drive from Alpena County Regional Airport (APN) to Manitoulin Islandcar car
    12h 7m
    $204–672

Traverse City (TVC) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration9h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$85Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 653.3 km
  • Duration: 10h 31m

What companies run services between Traverse City, MI, USA and Manitoulin Island, ON, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Traverse City to Manitoulin Island. However, you can take the bus to St. Ignace, drive to Sault Ste Marie, take the bus to Blind River, then drive to Manitoulin Island. Alternatively, you can drive from Traverse City to Manitoulin Island in around 8h 34m.

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