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

The cheapest way to get from Lansing to Traverse City is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lansing to Traverse City is to drive which takes 3h 20m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Lansing and Traverse City?

No, there is no direct bus from Lansing to Traverse City. However, there are services departing from Lansing, MI and arriving at Traverse City, MI via Grand Rapids, MI. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.

How far is it from Lansing to Traverse City?

The distance between Lansing and Traverse City is 213 miles. The road distance is 173.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lansing to Traverse City without a car is to bus which takes 6h 10m and costs $35 - $80.

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

It takes approximately 6h 10m to get from Lansing to Traverse City, including transfers.

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

Lansing to Traverse City bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Lansing, MI station.

Bus or fly from Lansing to Traverse City?

The best way to get from Lansing to Traverse City is to bus which takes 6h 10m and costs $35 - $80. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $80 - $480 and takes 6h 9m.

Where does the Lansing to Traverse City bus arrive?

Lansing to Traverse City bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Grand Rapids, MI station.

Can I drive from Lansing to Traverse City?

Yes, the driving distance between Lansing to Traverse City is 173 miles. It takes approximately 3h 20m to drive from Lansing to Traverse City.

Where can I stay near Traverse City?

There are 478+ hotels available in Traverse City.

Lansing to Traverse City - 3 ways to travel via bus, car, and plane

There are 3 ways to get from Lansing to Traverse City by bus, car, or plane

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Lansing, MI to Grand Rapids, MI1483
2. Take the bus from Grand Rapids, MI to Traverse City, MI1484
6h 10m
$37–78
Drive 172.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Lansing to Traverse City172.3 mi
3h 20m
$32–46
Fly
1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Traverse City (TVC)LAN - TVC
6h 9m
$83–471

Lansing to Traverse City by bus

7Weekly Buses

6h 10mAverage Duration

$37Cheapest Price

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Distance: 211.9 mi
Duration: 6h 10m

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

You can take a bus from Lansing, MI to Traverse City, MI via Grand Rapids, MI in around 6h 10m. Alternatively, American Airlines and Delta fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Traverse City (TVC) 3 times a day.

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