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How to get fromWinnipeg to Traverse Cityby plane, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Winnipeg to Traverse City by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Traverse City

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    1. Fly from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport (YWG) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane YWG - TVC
    9h 52m
    $90–455

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Winnipeg to Thunder Baybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Thunder Bay to Sault Ste Mariebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sault Ste. Marie, MI to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    4. Take the bus from St. Ignace to Traverse City, MIbus bus
    25h 23m
    $93–262

  3. Drive  886.8 mi

    1. Drive from Winnipeg to Traverse Citycar car 886.8 mi
    18h 17m
    $203–294

  4. Fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport (YWG) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane YWG - GRR
    2. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse Citybus bus
    13h 35m
    $161–756

  5. Bus via Sioux Lookout

    1. Take the bus from Winnipeg - Balmoral Transit Station to Sioux Lookout - JMK1 Hostelbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sioux Lookout - JMK1 Hostel to Thunder Bay - Airportbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Thunder Bay to Sault Ste Mariebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Sault Ste. Marie, MI to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    5. Take the bus from St. Ignace to Traverse City, MIbus bus
    28h 20m
    $305–504

Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport (YWG) to Traverse City (TVC) flights

Calendar41Weekly Planes
Duration7h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$88Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 664.2 mi
  • Duration: 9h 52m

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.

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