There are 6 ways to get from Whitefish to Traverse City by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Glacier Park International Airport to Traverse City
best- Fly from Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to Traverse City (TVC)plane FCA - TVC
8h 38m$178–745Drive to Missoula International Airport, fly to Traverse City
cheapest- Drive from Whitefish to Missoula-Airport-MSOcar
- Fly from Missoula International Airport (MSO) to Traverse City (TVC)plane MSO - TVC
11h$166–686Train, bus
- Take the train from Whitefish Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse Citybus
42h 23m$464–1,103Bus
- Take the bus from Whitefish to Billingsbus
- Take the bus from Billings to Minneapolisbus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoobus
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Traverse City, MIbus
44h 59m$419–651Drive 1,707.9 mi
- Drive from Whitefish to Traverse Citycar 1,707.9 mi
30h 46m$312–451Fly Glacier Park International Airport to Pellston, bus
- Fly from Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to Pellston (PLN)plane FCA - PLN
- Take the bus from Pellston to Traverse City, MIbus
12h 38m$217–837
Whitefish to Traverse City by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Whitefish to Traverse City is to drive which costs $310 - $450 and takes 30h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Whitefish to Traverse City is to fly which takes 8h 38m and costs $170 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Whitefish to Traverse City. However, there are services departing from Whitefish and arriving at Traverse City, MI via Billings, Minneapolis Bus Station, Chicago Union Station and Kalamazoo Metro Transit. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44h 59m.
The distance between Whitefish and Traverse City is 1406 miles. The road distance is 1717.8 miles.
The best way to get from Whitefish to Traverse City without a car is to train and bus which takes 42h 23m and costs $460 - $1,100.
It takes approximately 8h 38m to get from Whitefish to Traverse City, including transfers.
Whitefish to Traverse City bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Whitefish station.
The best way to get from Whitefish to Traverse City is to fly which takes 8h 38m and costs $170 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $410 - $650 and takes 44h 59m.
Whitefish to Traverse City bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Billings station.
Traverse City is 2h ahead of Whitefish. It is currently 12:50 AM in Whitefish and 2:50 AM in Traverse City.
What companies run services between Whitefish, MT, USA and Traverse City, MI, USA?
United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to Traverse City (TVC) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Whitefish to Traverse City, MI via Whitefish, Billings, Minneapolis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, and Kalamazoo Metro Transit in around 44h 59m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Glacier Park International Airport to Pellston via Minneapolis, Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Glacier Park International Airport to Pellston via Denver, Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from Glacier Park International Airport to Pellston via Seattle, Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $290–1,200
Flights from Glacier Park International Airport to Pellston via Portland, Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–950
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Whitefish Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 32h 19m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $390–950
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–110
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Traverse City, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Pellston to Traverse City, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Website
- Indian Trails
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Whitefish to Traverse City is 1718 miles. It takes approximately 30h 46m to drive from Whitefish to Traverse City.
There are 581+ hotels available in Traverse City.





