There are 6 ways to get from Traverse City to Montreal by plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)plane TVC - YUL
4h 21m$146–613Bus, train
- Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to Kalamazoo Metro Transitbus
- Take the train from Kalamazoo to Detroittrain
- Take the train from Windsor to Toronto Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Montréaltrain
21h 34m$299–857Bus
- Take the bus from Traverse City to Grand Rapidsbus
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Detroitbus
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Ottawabus
- Take the bus from 600 Cumberland St, Ottawa, ON K1N 6N7 to 55 Rue Sainte-Catherine E, Montreal, QC H2X 1K5bus
25h 39m$213–357Drive 1,219.5 km
- Drive from Traverse City to Montrealcar 1,219.5 km
13h 26m$247–357Bus, train via Sarnia
- Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to Kalamazoo Metro Transitbus
- Take the train from Kalamazoo to Port Huron Stationtrain
- Take the train from Sarnia to Toronto Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Montréaltrain
23h 32m$299–858Bus via Kalamazoo
- Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to Kalamazoo Metro Transitbus
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Detroit Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Ottawabus
- Take the bus from 600 Cumberland St, Ottawa, ON K1N 6N7 to 55 Rue Sainte-Catherine E, Montreal, QC H2X 1K5bus
25h 44m$214–344
Traverse City to Montreal by bus, train, and car
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Traverse City to Montreal is to bus via Kalamazoo which costs $210 - $350 and takes 25h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Traverse City to Montreal is to fly which takes 4h 21m and costs $140 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Traverse City to Montreal. However, there are services departing from Traverse City and arriving at 55 Rue Sainte-Catherine E, Montreal, QC H2X 1K5 via Grand Rapids, Detroit Bus Station and 600 Cumberland St, Ottawa, ON K1N 6N7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 39m.
The distance between Traverse City and Montreal is 956 km. The road distance is 1219.5 km.
The best way to get from Traverse City to Montreal without a car is to bus which takes 25h 39m and costs $210 - $360.
It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Traverse City to Montreal, including transfers.
Traverse City to Montreal bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Traverse City station.
The best way to get from Traverse City to Montreal is to fly which takes 4h 21m and costs $140 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $210 - $360 and takes 25h 39m.
Traverse City to Montreal bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Grand Rapids station.
Yes, the driving distance between Traverse City to Montreal is 1220 km. It takes approximately 13h 26m to drive from Traverse City to Montreal.
What companies run services between Traverse City, MI, USA and Montreal, QC, Canada?
Delta, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Traverse City to 55 Rue Sainte-Catherine E, Montreal, QC H2X 1K5 via Grand Rapids, Detroit Bus Station, Ottawa, and 600 Cumberland St, Ottawa, ON K1N 6N7 in around 25h 39m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Traverse City to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kalamazoo to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kalamazoo to Port Huron Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–150
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Traverse City, MI to Kalamazoo Metro Transit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–85
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Traverse City to Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Grand Rapids to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Traverse City, MI to Kalamazoo Metro Transit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–85
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Traverse City, MI to Kalamazoo Metro Transit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–85
- Website
- Indian Trails
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