There are 7 ways to get from Traverse City to Minnesota by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
best- Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane TVC - MSP
2h 9m$75–418Fly to Rochester
cheapest- Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Rochester (RST)plane TVC - RST
5h$69–396Bus, train
- Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to Grand Rapidsbus
- Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
18h 39m$197–439Bus
- Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to St. Ignacebus
- Take the bus from St. Ignace Transportation Center to Escanaba, MIbus
- Take the bus from Escanaba to Green Bay, WI - Transitbus
- Take the bus from Green Bay Transit Center to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus
19h 20m$114–228Drive 605 mi
- Drive from Traverse City to Minneapoliscar 605 mi
11h 42m$111–160Fly to Duluth International Airport
- Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Duluth International Airport (DLH)plane TVC - DLH
5h 55m$74–378Bus via Chicago
- Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to Grand Rapidsbus
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus
- Take the bus from Madison to Minneapolisbus
21h 49m$172–294
Traverse City to Minnesota by bus, train, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Traverse City to Minnesota is to drive which costs $110 - $160 and takes 11h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Traverse City to Minnesota is to fly which takes 2h 9m and costs $75 - $420.
No, there is no direct bus from Traverse City to Minnesota station. However, there are services departing from Traverse City, MI and arriving at Minneapolis Bus Station via St. Ignace Transportation Center, Escanaba and Green Bay Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 20m.
The distance between Traverse City and Minnesota is 387 miles. The road distance is 608.6 miles.
The best way to get from Traverse City to Minnesota without a car is to bus and train which takes 18h 39m and costs $190 - $440.
It takes approximately 2h 9m to get from Traverse City to Minnesota, including transfers.
Traverse City to Minnesota bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Traverse City, MI station.
The best way to get from Traverse City to Minnesota is to fly which takes 2h 9m and costs $75 - $420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $230 and takes 19h 20m.
Traverse City to Minnesota bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at St. Ignace station.
Minnesota is 1h behind Traverse City. It is currently 6:24 AM in Traverse City and 5:24 AM in Minnesota.
What companies run services between Traverse City, MI, USA and Minnesota, USA?
Delta and United Airlines fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Traverse City, MI to Minneapolis Bus Station via St. Ignace Transportation Center, Escanaba, and Green Bay Transit Center in around 19h 20m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Traverse City to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–400
Flights from Traverse City to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–490
Flights from Traverse City to Rochester via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–340
Flights from Traverse City to Duluth International Airport via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–360
Flights from Traverse City to Duluth International Airport via Detroit, Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–430
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Traverse City to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–440
Flights from Traverse City to Rochester via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–350
Flights from Traverse City to Duluth International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–380
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Traverse City to Rochester via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–350
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $120–270
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Traverse City, MI to Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Traverse City, MI to St. Ignace
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from St. Ignace Transportation Center to Escanaba, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Escanaba to Green Bay, WI - Transit
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Traverse City, MI to Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- Indian Trails
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Green Bay Transit Center to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rockland Coaches
Bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $25–55
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Madison to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–100
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $70–100
- Phone
- +1 414-266-4409
- [email protected]
- Website
- Badger Bus
Bus from Madison to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $60–80
- Website
- Badger Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Traverse City to Minnesota is 609 miles. It takes approximately 11h 42m to drive from Traverse City to Minnesota.
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