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

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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane TVC - SBN
    3h 44m
    $73–354

  2. Drive  250.4 mi

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

  3. 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
    $166–272

  4. Bus

    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

  5. Bus via South Bend

    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 to South Bendbus bus
    12h 12m

Traverse City to South Bend by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration11h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$166Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 221 mi
  • Duration: 3h 44m

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

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Traverse City (TVC) to South Bend (SBN) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Traverse City to South Bend Station via Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 11h 47m.

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