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How to get fromWhitefish to Traverse Cityby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Whitefish to Traverse City by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly Glacier Park International Airport to Traverse City

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    1. Fly from Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane FCA - TVC
    9h 55m
    $188–745

  2. Fly Glacier Park International Airport to Manistee County-Blacker Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL)plane plane FCA - MBL
    2. Drive from Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL) to Traverse Citycar car
    12h 25m
    $165–657

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Whitefish Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse Citybus bus
    42h 23m
    $1,011–1,567

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Whitefish to Billingsbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Billings to Minneapolisbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse Citybus bus
    45h 32m

  5. Drive  1,707.9 mi

    1. Drive from Whitefish to Traverse Citycar car 1,707.9 mi
    30h 46m
    $312–451

  6. Drive to Missoula International Airport, fly to Traverse City

    1. Drive from Whitefish to Missoula-Airport-MSOcar car
    2. Fly from Missoula International Airport (MSO) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane MSO - TVC
    12h 11m
    $166–686

Whitefish to Traverse City by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration42h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,011Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,397.6 mi
  • Duration: 9h 55m

What companies run services between Whitefish, MT, USA and Traverse City, MI, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to Traverse City (TVC) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Whitefish to Traverse City via Whitefish, Billings, Minneapolis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station, and Grand Rapids in around 45h 32m.

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