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$146–663Bus, 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 Ottawa to Montréalbus
26h 30m$231–382Drive 1,219.5 km
- Drive from Traverse City to Montrealcar 1,219.5 km
13h 8m$248–358Bus, 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$294–858Bus 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 Ottawa to Montréalbus
26h 35m$232–369
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 drive which costs $240 - $360 and takes 13h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Traverse City to Montreal is to fly which takes 4h 21m and costs $140 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Traverse City to Montreal. However, there are services departing from Traverse City and arriving at Montréal via Grand Rapids, Detroit Bus Station and Ottawa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 30m.
The distance between Traverse City and Montreal is 957 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 26h 30m and costs $230 - $390.
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 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $230 - $390 and takes 26h 30m.
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 8m 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 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Traverse City to Montréal via Grand Rapids, Detroit Bus Station, and Ottawa in around 26h 30m.
- 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
- $60–150
- 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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