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

The cheapest way to get from Valparaiso to Traverse City is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 4h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Valparaiso to Traverse City is to drive which takes 4h 44m and costs $50 - $75.

Is there a direct bus between Valparaiso and Traverse City?

No, there is no direct bus from Valparaiso to Traverse City. However, there are services departing from Valparaiso and arriving at Traverse City, MI via Gary Bus Station and Kalamazoo Metro Transit. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 15m.

How far is it from Valparaiso to Traverse City?

The distance between Valparaiso and Traverse City is 305 miles. The road distance is 282.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Valparaiso to Traverse City without a car is to bus which takes 10h 15m and costs $50 - $110.

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

It takes approximately 5h 57m to get from Valparaiso to Traverse City, including transfers.

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

Valparaiso to Traverse City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Gary Bus Station.

Where does the Valparaiso to Traverse City bus arrive?

Valparaiso to Traverse City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Kalamazoo Bus Stop station.

What is the time difference between Valparaiso and Traverse City?

Traverse City is 1h ahead of Valparaiso. It is currently 1:55 AM in Valparaiso and 2:55 AM in Traverse City.

Can I drive from Valparaiso to Traverse City?

Yes, the driving distance between Valparaiso to Traverse City is 282 miles. It takes approximately 4h 44m to drive from Valparaiso to Traverse City.

Where can I stay near Traverse City?

There are 498+ hotels available in Traverse City.

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

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

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Bus, fly to Manistee County-Blacker Airport, drive
best
1. Take the bus from 260 Brown to 333 S Franklin Streetbus
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL)plane ORD - MBL
3. Drive from Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL) to Traverse Citycar
5h 57m
$103–188
Bus, fly to Traverse City, line 14 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from 260 Brown to 333 S Franklin Streetbus
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Traverse City (TVC)plane ORD - TVC
3. Take the bus from Cherry Capital Airport to Hall St. Transfer Station - Route 14bus
6h 43m
$46–296
Bus
1. Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0160
2. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Traverse City, MIbus 1484
10h 15m
$50–101
Drive 280.8 mi
1. Drive from Valparaiso to Traverse Citycar 280.8 mi
4h 44m
$52–74
Bus, fly to Pellston
1. Take the bus from 260 Brown to 333 S Franklin Streetbus
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Pellston (PLN)plane ORD - PLN
3. Take the bus from Pellston to Traverse City, MIbus
8h 9m
$70–358
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from 260 Brown to 333 S Franklin Streetbus
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse City, MIbus
11h 40m
$81–178
Bus via Grand Rapids
1. Take the bus from 260 Brown to 333 S Franklin Streetbus
2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse City, MIbus
11h 40m
$86–148

Valparaiso to Traverse City by bus

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Distance: 303.5 mi
Duration: 5h 57m

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

You can take a bus from Valparaiso to Traverse City, MI via Gary Bus Station and Kalamazoo Metro Transit in around 10h 15m.

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