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

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There are 5 ways to get from Boston to Traverse City by ferry, plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)

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  1. Ferry, fly

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    1. Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane BOS - TVC
    6h 15m
    $92–463

  2. Bus via Brook Park

    1. Take the bus from Boston to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Detroit to Grand Rapidsbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse Citybus bus
    28h 35m
    $203–330

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Boston 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
    32h 26m
    $681–1,061

  4. Drive  902.3 mi

    1. Drive from Boston to Traverse Citycar car 902.3 mi
    15h 53m
    $165–238

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Boston to New York Midtownbus bus
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse Citybus bus
    35h 58m

Boston to Traverse City by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration28h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$203Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 757.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 15m

What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Traverse City, MI, USA?

You can take a bus from Boston to Traverse City via Cleveland Bus Station, Detroit, and Grand Rapids in around 28h 35m.

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