There are 6 ways to get from Traverse City to New Buffalo by bus, train, car, plane, 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.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to Kalamazoo Metro Transitbus 1484
- Take the train from Kalamazoo to New Buffalo Stationtrain Wolverine / ...
7h 21m$52–104Drive 247.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Traverse City to New Buffalocar 247.9 mi
4h 8m$46–66Fly Traverse City to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane TVC - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to New Buffalo Stationtrain
4h 41m$66–296Bus
- Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to Kalamazoo Metro Transitbus 1484
- Take the bus from Battle Creek to New Buffalo Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
9h 29m$64–113Fly Traverse City to South Bend, train
- Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to South Bend (SBN)plane TVC - SBN
- Take the train from South Bend Airport to 11th Streettrain
5h 44m$126–556Drive to Manistee County-Blacker Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Drive from Traverse City to Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL)car
- Fly from Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MBL - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to New Buffalo Stationtrain
6h$118–245
Traverse City to New Buffalo by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Traverse City to New Buffalo is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Traverse City to New Buffalo is to drive which takes 4h 8m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Traverse City to New Buffalo station. However, there are services departing from Traverse City, MI and arriving at New Buffalo Station via Kalamazoo Bus Stop and Battle Creek. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 29m.
The distance between Traverse City and New Buffalo is 274 miles. The road distance is 249.4 miles.
The best way to get from Traverse City to New Buffalo without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 21m and costs $50 - $110.
It takes approximately 7h 21m to get from Traverse City to New Buffalo, including transfers.
Traverse City to New Buffalo bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Traverse City, MI station.
Traverse City to New Buffalo bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Kalamazoo Metro Transit station.
Yes, the driving distance between Traverse City to New Buffalo is 249 miles. It takes approximately 4h 8m to drive from Traverse City to New Buffalo.
There are 274+ hotels available in New Buffalo.
What companies run services between Traverse City, MI, USA and New Buffalo, MI, USA?
You can take a bus from Traverse City, MI to New Buffalo Station via Kalamazoo Bus Stop and Battle Creek in around 9h 29m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Traverse City to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–240
Flights from Traverse City to South Bend via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–490
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kalamazoo to New Buffalo Station
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to New Buffalo Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to New Buffalo Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- 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
- $30–60
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Traverse City, MI to Kalamazoo Metro Transit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- Indian Trails
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