There are 4 ways to get from Traverse City to Michigan State University by bus, car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Traverse City to Grand Rapidsbus It 81
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to East Lansingbus It 22 / ...
6h 47m$39–76Drive 174.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Traverse City to Michigan State Universitycar 174.8 mi
3h 16m$32–47Fly to Capital Region International Airport
- Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane TVC - LAN
6h$62–340Fly to Detroit, bus
- Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Detroit (DTW)plane TVC - DTW
- Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to East Lansing, MIbus
4h 44m$79–465
Traverse City to Michigan State University by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Traverse City to Michigan State University is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Traverse City to Michigan State University is to drive which takes 3h 16m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Traverse City to Michigan State University. However, there are services departing from Traverse City and arriving at East Lansing via Grand Rapids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.
The distance between Traverse City and Michigan State University is 219 miles. The road distance is 175.8 miles.
The best way to get from Traverse City to Michigan State University without a car is to bus which takes 6h 47m and costs $35 - $80.
It takes approximately 6h 47m to get from Traverse City to Michigan State University, including transfers.
Traverse City to Michigan State University bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Traverse City station.
The best way to get from Traverse City to Michigan State University is to bus which takes 6h 47m and costs $35 - $80. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $60 - $340 and takes 6h.
Traverse City to Michigan State University bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Grand Rapids station.
Yes, the driving distance between Traverse City to Michigan State University is 176 miles. It takes approximately 3h 16m to drive from Traverse City to Michigan State University.
What companies run services between Traverse City, MI, USA and Michigan State University, Ingham County, MI, USA?
You can take a bus from Traverse City to Michigan State University via Grand Rapids and East Lansing in around 6h 47m. Alternatively, Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN) every 3 hours.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Traverse City to Capital Region International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
Flights from Traverse City to Capital Region International Airport via Minneapolis, Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–450
Flights from Traverse City to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–410
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Traverse City to Capital Region International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–340
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Traverse City to Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Grand Rapids to East Lansing
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–29
- Website
- Indian Trails
- Phone
- +1 517-333-0400
- [email protected]
- Website
- Michigan Flyer
Bus from Detroit Metro Airport to East Lansing, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–35
- Website
- Michigan Flyer
- Child 2-16
- $9–11
- Adult
- $22–35
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