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How to get fromBrainerd to Traverse Cityby plane, bus, train, car or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Brainerd to Traverse City by plane, bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane BRD - TVC
    7h 19m
    $76–364

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Brainerd to Duluthbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Duluth Transportation Center East to Ironwoodbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Ironwood to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    4. Take the bus from St. Ignace to Traverse City, MIbus bus
    19h 30m
    $112–255

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Brainerd to St. Paulbus bus
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazootrain train
    4. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Traverse City, MIbus bus
    21h 35m
    $163–426

  4. Drive 626.8 mi

    1. Drive from Brainerd to Traverse Citycar car 626.8 mi
    12h 31m
    $115–166

  5. Bus to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerd to Minneapolis / St Paul Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane MSP - TVC
    8h
    $123–463

  6. Taxi, train, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Brainerd to Staples Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Staples Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse City, MIbus bus
    22h 12m
    $254–516

Brainerd to Traverse City by bus

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration19h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$112Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Brainerd, MN, USA and Traverse City, MI, USA?

Delta and Sun Country Airlines fly from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Traverse City (TVC) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brainerd to Traverse City, MI via Duluth Transportation Center East, Ironwood, and St. Ignace in around 19h 30m.

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