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

The cheapest way to get from Minnesota to Traverse City is to drive which costs $110 - $160 and takes 11h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Minnesota to Traverse City is to fly and line 14 bus which takes 4h 51m and costs $65 - $420.

Is there a direct bus between Minnesota and Traverse City?

No, there is no direct bus from Minnesota station to Traverse City. However, there are services departing from Minneapolis Bus Station and arriving at Traverse City, MI via Chicago Bus Station and Kalamazoo, MI. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 45m.

How far is it from Minnesota to Traverse City?

The distance between Minnesota and Traverse City is 393 miles. The road distance is 609.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Minnesota to Traverse City without a car is to bus which takes 18h 45m and costs $100 - $200.

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

It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Minnesota to Traverse City, including transfers.

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

Minnesota to Traverse City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Minneapolis Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Minnesota to Traverse City?

The best way to get from Minnesota to Traverse City is to bus which takes 18h 45m and costs $100 - $200. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $50 - $370 and takes 7h 45m.

Where does the Minnesota to Traverse City bus arrive?

Minnesota to Traverse City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Minnesota and Traverse City?

Traverse City is 1h ahead of Minnesota. It is currently 5:05 PM in Minnesota and 6:05 PM in Traverse City.

Can I drive from Minnesota to Traverse City?

Yes, the driving distance between Minnesota to Traverse City is 610 miles. It takes approximately 11h 44m to drive from Minnesota to Traverse City.

Where can I stay near Traverse City?

There are 426+ hotels available in Traverse City.

Minnesota to Traverse City - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, and line 14 bus

There are 7 ways to get from Minnesota to Traverse City by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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

Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, line 14 bus
best
1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Traverse City (TVC)plane MSP - TVC
2. Take the bus from Cherry Capital Airport to Hall St. Transfer Station - Route 14bus
4h 51m
$66–417
Fly from Rochester
cheapest
1. Fly from Rochester (RST) to Traverse City (TVC)plane RST - TVC
7h 45m
$54–370
Bus
1. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus
3. Take the bus from Kalamazoo, MI to Traverse City, MIbus
18h 45m
$100–191
Train, bus
1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Grand Rapids, MI to Traverse City, MIbus
19h 11m
$118–259
Drive 606.1 mi
1. Drive from Minneapolis to Traverse Citycar 606.1 mi
11h 44m
$111–160
Fly from Duluth International Airport
1. Fly from Duluth International Airport (DLH) to Traverse City (TVC)plane DLH - TVC
7h 23m
$59–344
Bus via Park Ridge
1. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicagobus
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus
3. Take the bus from Kalamazoo, MI to Traverse City, MIbus
18h 51m
$103–208

Minnesota to Traverse City by bus

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18h 45mAverage Duration

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Distance: 390.5 mi
Duration: 4h 51m

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

You can take a bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Traverse City, MI via Chicago Bus Station and Kalamazoo, MI in around 18h 45m. Alternatively, American Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Rochester (RST) to Traverse City (TVC) 5 times a day.

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