There are 5 ways to get from Traverse City to St. Johns by bus, car, or plane
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Bus, drive
best- Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to Morleybus 1484
- Drive from Morley to St. Johnscar
4h 33m$32–57Drive 153.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Traverse City to St. Johnscar 153.2 mi
2h 56m$28–41Fly to Capital Region International Airport
- Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane TVC - LAN
4h 7m$153–641Bus
- Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to Grand Rapidsbus 1484
- Take the bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to CATA Intermodal Downtownbus 1483
6h 31m$97–150Fly to Mbs International Airport, drive
- Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Mbs International Airport (MBS)plane TVC - MBS
- Drive from Mbs International Airport (MBS) to St. Johnscar
4h 56m$69–342
Traverse City (TVC) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Traverse City to St. Johns is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 2h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Traverse City to St. Johns is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Traverse City to St. Johns. However, there are services departing from Traverse City, MI and arriving at CATA Intermodal Downtown via Greyhound Grand Rapids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.
The distance between Traverse City and St. Johns is 182 miles. The road distance is 154.1 miles.
The best way to get from Traverse City to St. Johns without a car is to bus which takes 6h 31m and costs $95 - $150.
It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Traverse City to St. Johns, including transfers.
Traverse City to St. Johns bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Traverse City, MI station.
The best way to get from Traverse City to St. Johns is to fly which takes 4h 7m and costs $150 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $95 - $150 and takes 6h 31m.
Traverse City to St. Johns bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Grand Rapids station.
Yes, the driving distance between Traverse City to St. Johns is 154 miles. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Traverse City to St. Johns.
What companies run services between Traverse City, MI, USA and St. Johns, MI, USA?
Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Traverse City, MI to St. Johns via Grand Rapids, Greyhound Grand Rapids, and CATA Intermodal Downtown in around 6h 31m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Traverse City to Capital Region International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
Flights from Traverse City to Mbs International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Traverse City to Capital Region International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–600
Flights from Traverse City to Mbs International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–340
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Traverse City to Capital Region International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–600
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Traverse City, MI to Morley
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–40
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Traverse City, MI to Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to CATA Intermodal Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–28
- Website
- Indian Trails
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