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

The cheapest way to get from Manitowoc to Traverse City is to car ferry and drive via Interlochen Center for the Arts which costs $85 - $120 and takes 8h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manitowoc to Traverse City is to car ferry and drive which takes 7h 1m and costs $85 - $120.

How far is it from Manitowoc to Traverse City?

The distance between Manitowoc and Traverse City is 149 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manitowoc to Traverse City without a car is to bus which takes 14h 13m and costs $85 - $170.

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

It takes approximately 7h 1m to get from Manitowoc to Traverse City, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Manitowoc and Traverse City?

Traverse City is 1h ahead of Manitowoc. It is currently 6:42 AM in Manitowoc and 7:42 AM in Traverse City.

Where can I stay near Traverse City?

There are 489+ hotels available in Traverse City.

Manitowoc to Traverse City - 3 ways to travel via car ferry, car, and bus

There are 3 ways to get from Manitowoc to Traverse City by car ferry, car, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Car ferry, drive
best
1. Take the car ferry from Manitowoc to Ludington
2. Drive from Ludington to Traverse City
7h 1m
$85–118
Bus
1. Take the bus from Manitowoc, WI to Escanaba, MI
2. Take the bus from Escanaba, MI to St. Ignace, MI
3. Take the bus from St. Ignace, MI to Traverse City, MI
14h 13m
$87–164
Car ferry, drive via Interlochen Center for the Arts
1. Take the car ferry from Manitowoc to Ludington
2. Drive from Ludington to Interlochen Center for the Arts
8h 25m
$87–114

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Distance: 148 mi
Duration: 7h 1m

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

You can take a vehicle from Manitowoc to Traverse City, MI via Manitowoc, WI, Escanaba, MI, and St. Ignace, MI in around 14h 13m.

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