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How to get fromTraverse City to Saint Paulby plane, bus, train, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Traverse City to Saint Paul by plane, bus, train, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane TVC - MSP
    2h 21m
    $80–409

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Traverse City to Grand Rapidsbus bus
    2. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    17h 49m

  3. Bus via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from Traverse City to Grand Rapidsbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Saint Paul Union Depotbus bus
    18h 12m

  4. Drive 596 mi

    1. Drive from Traverse City to Saint Paulcar car 596 mi
    11h 31m
    $109–158

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to St. Ignacebus bus
    2. Take the bus from St. Ignace Transportation Center to Ironwoodbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Ironwood to Duluth Transportation Center Eastbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Duluth to St. Paulbus bus
    18h 50m
    $143–248

Traverse City (TVC) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration3h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$65Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 385.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 21m

What companies run services between Traverse City, MI, USA and Saint Paul, MN, 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 to Saint Paul Union Depot via Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station, Chicago Union Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 18h 12m.

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