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

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

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane TVC - SBN
    3h 41m
    $103–504

  2. Drive 250.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Traverse City to South Bendcar car 250.4 mi
    4h 20m
    $46–66

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to Kalamazoo Metro Transitbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Gary Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Gary to South Bend, INbus bus
    10h 35m
    $60–110

  4. 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 South Bend Stationtrain train
    11h 47m

  5. Bus via Grand Rapids

    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 Union Station to South Bend Stationbus bus
    11h 47m

Traverse City to South Bend by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration10h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$60Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 221 mi
  • Duration: 3h 41m

What companies run services between Traverse City, MI, USA and South Bend, IN, USA?

United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Traverse City (TVC) to South Bend (SBN) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Traverse City, MI to South Bend, IN via Kalamazoo Bus Stop, Gary Bus Station, and Gary in around 10h 35m.

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