What is the cheapest way to get from Boston to Traverse City?

The cheapest way to get from Boston to Traverse City is to drive which costs $160 - $240 and takes 15h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from Boston to Traverse City?

The fastest way to get from Boston to Traverse City is to fly which takes 4h 34m and costs $70 - $370.

Is there a direct bus between Boston and Traverse City?

No, there is no direct bus from Boston to Traverse City. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Traverse City, MI via Newark Penn Station, Gary Bus Station and Kalamazoo Metro Transit. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 35m.

How far is it from Boston to Traverse City?

The distance between Boston and Traverse City is 759 miles. The road distance is 906.6 miles.

How do I travel from Boston to Traverse City without a car?

The best way to get from Boston to Traverse City without a car is to train and bus which takes 29h 33m and costs $290 - $650.

How long does it take to get from Boston to Traverse City?

It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Boston to Traverse City, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Boston to Traverse City bus from?

Boston to Traverse City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Boston station.

Bus or fly from Boston to Traverse City?

The best way to get from Boston to Traverse City is to fly which takes 4h 34m and costs $70 - $370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $180 - $360 and takes 31h 35m.

Where does the Boston to Traverse City bus arrive?

Boston to Traverse City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Newark Penn Station.

Can I drive from Boston to Traverse City?

Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Traverse City is 907 miles. It takes approximately 15h 57m to drive from Boston to Traverse City.

Where can I stay near Traverse City?

There are 1491+ hotels available in Traverse City.

Boston to Traverse City - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Boston to Traverse City by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), 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
best
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Traverse City (TVC)plane BOS - TVC
4h 34m
$72–369
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Boston to Toledotrain
2. Take the bus from Toledo to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus
3. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Greyhound Grand Rapidsbus
4. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse City, MIbus
29h 33m
$297–625
Bus
1. Take the bus from Boston to Newark Penn Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Gary Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus
4. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Traverse City, MIbus
31h 35m
$183–359
Drive 901.4 mi
1. Drive from Boston to Traverse Citycar 901.4 mi
15h 57m
$165–238

Boston to Traverse City by train and bus

7Weekly Services

29h 33mAverage Duration

$297Cheapest Price

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Distance: 755 mi
Duration: 4h 34m

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

American Airlines, JetBlue Airways, 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, MI via Newark Penn Station, Gary Bus Station, and Kalamazoo Metro Transit in around 31h 35m.

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