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

The cheapest way to get from Traverse City to Manitowoc is to bus which costs $85 - $170 and takes 12h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Traverse City to Manitowoc is to drive and car ferry which takes 5h 3m and costs $100 - $240.

Is there a direct bus between Traverse City and Manitowoc?

No, there is no direct bus from Traverse City to Manitowoc. However, there are services departing from Traverse City, MI and arriving at Manitowoc, WI via St. Ignace Transportation Center and Escanaba. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 58m.

How far is it from Traverse City to Manitowoc?

The distance between Traverse City and Manitowoc is 149 miles.

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

The best way to get from Traverse City to Manitowoc without a car is to bus which takes 12h 58m and costs $85 - $170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Traverse City to Manitowoc, including transfers.

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

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

Where does the Traverse City to Manitowoc bus arrive?

Traverse City to Manitowoc bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at St. Ignace station.

What is the time difference between Traverse City and Manitowoc?

Manitowoc is 1h behind Traverse City. It is currently 4:24 PM in Traverse City and 3:24 PM in Manitowoc.

Where can I stay near Manitowoc?

There are 27+ hotels available in Manitowoc.

Traverse City to Manitowoc - 3 ways to travel via car, car ferry, and bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Traverse City to Manitowoc by car, car ferry, or bus

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Drive, car ferry
best
1. Drive from Traverse City to Ludingtoncar
2. Take the car ferry from Ludington to Manitowoccarferry
5h 3m
$102–234
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to St. Ignacebus
2. Take the bus from St. Ignace Transportation Center to Escanaba, MIbus
3. Take the bus from Escanaba to Manitowoc, WIbus
12h 58m
$87–162
Drive, car ferry via Interlochen Center for the Arts
1. Drive from Interlochen Center for the Arts to Ludingtoncar
2. Take the car ferry from Ludington to Manitowoccarferry
6h 29m
$98–232

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Distance: 147.9 mi
Duration: 5h 3m

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

You can take a bus from Traverse City, MI to Manitowoc via St. Ignace Transportation Center, Escanaba, and Manitowoc, WI in around 12h 58m.

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