There are 6 ways to get from Winnipeg to Traverse City by plane, bus, or car
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Fly to Traverse City
best- Fly from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport (YWG) to Traverse City (TVC)plane YWG - TVC
9h 43m$110–475Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Winnipeg to Thunder Baybus
- Take the bus from Thunder Bay to Sault Ste Mariebus
- Take the bus from Sault Ste. Marie, MI to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus
- Take the bus from St. Ignace to Traverse City, MIbus
25h 23m$93–262Drive 886.8 mi
- Drive from Winnipeg to Traverse Citycar 886.8 mi
18h 17m$203–294Fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, bus
- Fly from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport (YWG) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane YWG - GRR
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse Citybus
13h 26m$176–776Bus via Dinorwic - Postal Boxes
- Take the bus from Winnipeg - Balmoral Transit Station to Dinorwic - Postal Boxesbus
- Take the bus from Dinorwic - Postal Boxes to Thunder Bay - Airportbus
- Take the bus from Thunder Bay to Sault Ste Mariebus
- Take the bus from Sault Ste. Marie, MI to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus
- Take the bus from St. Ignace to Traverse City, MIbus
26h 11m$270–447Bus via Dinorwic - Postal Boxes #2
- Take the bus from Winnipeg - Balmoral Transit Station to Dinorwicbus
- Take the bus from Dinorwic - Postal Boxes to Thunder Bay - Airportbus
- Take the bus from Thunder Bay to Sault Ste Mariebus
- Take the bus from Sault Ste. Marie, MI to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus
- Take the bus from St. Ignace to Traverse City, MIbus
26h 22m$270–448
Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport (YWG) to Traverse City (TVC) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Winnipeg to Traverse City is to bus which costs $90 - $270 and takes 25h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Winnipeg to Traverse City is to fly which takes 9h 43m and costs $110 - $480.
No, there is no direct bus from Winnipeg to Traverse City. However, there are services departing from Winnipeg and arriving at Traverse City, MI via Thunder Bay, Sault Ste. Marie, MI and St. Ignace. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 23m.
The distance between Winnipeg and Traverse City is 668 miles. The road distance is 891.9 miles.
It takes approximately 9h 43m to get from Winnipeg to Traverse City, including transfers.
Winnipeg to Traverse City bus services, operated by Ontario Northland, depart from Winnipeg station.
The best way to get from Winnipeg to Traverse City is to fly which takes 9h 43m and costs $110 - $480. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $90 - $270 and takes 25h 23m.
Winnipeg to Traverse City bus services, operated by Ontario Northland, arrive at Thunder Bay station.
Traverse City is 1h ahead of Winnipeg. It is currently 2:44 AM in Winnipeg and 3:44 AM in Traverse City.
Yes, the driving distance between Winnipeg to Traverse City is 892 miles. It takes approximately 18h 17m to drive from Winnipeg to Traverse City.
What companies run services between Winnipeg, MB, Canada and Traverse City, MI, USA?
United Airlines, WestJet, and two other airlines fly from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport (YWG) to Traverse City (TVC) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Winnipeg to Traverse City, MI via Thunder Bay, Sault Ste Marie, Sault Ste. Marie, MI, and St. Ignace in around 25h 23m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport to Traverse City via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–450
Flights from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport to Traverse City via Toronto, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
- Phone
- 1.800.461.8558
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ontario Northland
Bus from Winnipeg to Thunder Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 49m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–95
- Website
- Ontario Northland
- Children
- $30–50
- Senior
- $55–85
- Adult
- $65–95
Bus from Thunder Bay to Sault Ste Marie
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–100
- Website
- Ontario Northland
- Children
- $30–50
- Senior
- $55–85
- Adult
- $65–100
Bus from Thunder Bay to Sault Ste Marie
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–100
- Website
- Ontario Northland
- Children
- $30–50
- Senior
- $55–85
- Adult
- $65–100
Bus from Thunder Bay to Sault Ste Marie
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–100
- Website
- Ontario Northland
- Children
- $30–50
- Senior
- $55–85
- Adult
- $65–100
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