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

The cheapest way to get from Traverse City to Appleton is to drive and car ferry which costs $90 - $130 and takes 6h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Traverse City to Appleton is to fly which takes 4h 2m and costs $80 - $360.

Is there a direct bus between Traverse City and Appleton?

No, there is no direct bus from Traverse City to Appleton. However, there are services departing from Traverse City, MI and arriving at Appleton Valley Transit via St. Ignace Transportation Center, Escanaba and Green Bay station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 50m.

How far is it from Traverse City to Appleton?

The distance between Traverse City and Appleton is 158 miles.

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

The best way to get from Traverse City to Appleton without a car is to bus which takes 13h 50m and costs $75 - $160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Traverse City to Appleton, including transfers.

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

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

Bus or fly from Traverse City to Appleton?

The best way to get from Traverse City to Appleton is to fly which takes 4h 2m and costs $80 - $360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $160 and takes 13h 50m.

Where does the Traverse City to Appleton bus arrive?

Traverse City to Appleton bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at St. Ignace station.

What is the time difference between Traverse City and Appleton?

Appleton is 1h behind Traverse City. It is currently 12:09 AM in Traverse City and 11:09 PM in Appleton.

Where can I stay near Appleton?

There are 47+ hotels available in Appleton.

Traverse City to Appleton - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Traverse City to Appleton by plane, bus (Flixbus), car, car ferry, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), bus, or train

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

Fly to Appleton International Airport
best
1. Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Appleton International Airport (ATW)plane TVC - ATW
4h 2m
$82–359
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to St. Ignacebus
2. Take the bus from St. Ignace Transportation Center to Escanaba, MIbus
3. Take the bus from Escanaba to Green Bay, WI - Transitbus
4. Take the bus from Green Bay station to Appleton Valley Transitbus
13h 50m
$77–151
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Traverse City to Ludingtoncar
2. Take the car ferry from Ludington to Manitowoccarferry
3. Drive from Manitowoc to Appletoncar
6h 4m
$94–130
Fly to Green Bay
1. Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Green Bay (GRB)plane TVC - GRB
5h 23m
$98–379
Bus via Chicago
1. Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to Grand Rapidsbus
2. Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Appleton Transit Centerbus
14h 57m
$110–192
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to Grand Rapidsbus
2. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
4. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Appletonbus
15h 17m
$113–236

Traverse City to Appleton by bus

7Weekly Buses

13h 50mAverage Duration

$77Cheapest Price

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Distance: 157.1 mi
Duration: 4h 2m

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

United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Appleton International Airport (ATW) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Traverse City, MI to Appleton Valley Transit via St. Ignace Transportation Center, Escanaba, and Green Bay station in around 13h 50m.

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