There are 5 ways to get from Boston to Traverse City by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Traverse City (TVC)plane BOS - TVC
4h 50m$84–424Bus via Brook Park
- Take the bus from Boston to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Detroit to Grand Rapidsbus
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse Citybus
28h 35m$185–354Train, bus
- Take the train from Boston 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
32h 26m$338–750Drive 902.3 mi
- Drive from Boston to Traverse Citycar 902.3 mi
15h 55m$165–238Bus
- Take the bus from Boston to New York Midtownbus
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse Citybus
35h 58m$251–425
Boston to Traverse City by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Boston to Traverse City is to drive which costs $160 - $240 and takes 15h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Boston to Traverse City is to fly which takes 4h 50m and costs $80 - $430.
No, there is no direct bus from Boston to Traverse City. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Traverse City via Cleveland Bus Station, Detroit and Grand Rapids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 35m.
The distance between Boston and Traverse City is 759 miles. The road distance is 907.6 miles.
The best way to get from Boston to Traverse City without a car is to bus via Brook Park which takes 28h 35m and costs $180 - $360.
It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Boston to Traverse City, including transfers.
Boston to Traverse City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Boston station.
The best way to get from Boston to Traverse City is to fly which takes 4h 50m and costs $80 - $430. Alternatively, you can bus via Brook Park, which costs $180 - $360 and takes 28h 35m.
Boston to Traverse City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Cleveland Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Traverse City is 908 miles. It takes approximately 15h 55m to drive from Boston to Traverse City.
What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Traverse City, MI, USA?
JetBlue Airways, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Traverse City (TVC) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Boston to Traverse City via Cleveland Bus Station, Detroit, and Grand Rapids in around 28h 35m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Traverse City via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–500
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $260–600
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston to Cleveland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–200
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- Greyhound
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