What is the cheapest way to get from Traverse City to Valparaiso?

The cheapest way to get from Traverse City to Valparaiso is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 4h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Traverse City to Valparaiso?

The fastest way to get from Traverse City to Valparaiso is to fly and bus which takes 4h 41m and costs $50 - $270.

Is there a direct bus between Traverse City and Valparaiso?

No, there is no direct bus from Traverse City to Valparaiso. However, there are services departing from Traverse City, MI and arriving at Valparaiso via Kalamazoo Bus Stop and Gary Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 5m.

How far is it from Traverse City to Valparaiso?

The distance between Traverse City and Valparaiso is 296 miles. The road distance is 281.3 miles.

How do I travel from Traverse City to Valparaiso without a car?

The best way to get from Traverse City to Valparaiso without a car is to bus which takes 10h 5m and costs $50 - $100.

How long does it take to get from Traverse City to Valparaiso?

It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Traverse City to Valparaiso, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Traverse City to Valparaiso bus from?

Traverse City to Valparaiso bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Traverse City, MI station.

Where does the Traverse City to Valparaiso bus arrive?

Traverse City to Valparaiso bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Kalamazoo Metro Transit station.

What is the time difference between Traverse City and Valparaiso?

Valparaiso is 1h behind Traverse City. It is currently 3:10 AM in Traverse City and 2:10 AM in Valparaiso.

Can I drive from Traverse City to Valparaiso?

Yes, the driving distance between Traverse City to Valparaiso is 281 miles. It takes approximately 4h 47m to drive from Traverse City to Valparaiso.

Where can I stay near Valparaiso?

There are 79+ hotels available in Valparaiso.

Traverse City to Valparaiso - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Traverse City to Valparaiso by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, train, or bus (Amtrak)

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Fly Traverse City to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus
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1. Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane TVC - ORD
2. Take the bus from 350 S. Clark Street to 260 Brownbus
4h 41m
$51–269
Bus
1. Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to Kalamazoo Metro Transitbus 1484
2. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Gary Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
10h 5m
$53–100
Drive 279.7 mi
1. Drive from Traverse City to Valparaisocar 279.7 mi
4h 47m
$51–74
Drive to Manistee County-Blacker Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus
1. Drive from Traverse City to Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL)car
2. Fly from Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MBL - ORD
3. Take the bus from 350 S. Clark Street to 260 Brownbus
5h 52m
$103–188
Fly Traverse City to South Bend, train
1. Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to South Bend (SBN)plane TVC - SBN
2. Take the train from South Bend Airport to Garytrain
7h 17m
$96–494
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to Grand Rapidsbus
2. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Valparaisobus
11h 47m
$87–182
Bus via Grand Rapids
1. Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to Grand Rapidsbus
2. Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
3. Take the bus from 350 S. Clark Street to 260 Brownbus
11h 48m
$89–148

Traverse City to Valparaiso by bus

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10h 5mAverage Duration

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Distance: 294.7 mi
Duration: 4h 41m

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

You can take a bus from Traverse City, MI to Valparaiso via Kalamazoo Bus Stop and Gary Bus Station in around 10h 5m.

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