There are 7 ways to get from Traverse City to Minnesota by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car
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 Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
best- Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane TVC - MSP
2h 1m$91–520Fly to Rochester
cheapest- Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Rochester (RST)plane TVC - RST
4h 55m$64–386Bus, train
- Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to Grand Rapids, MIbus
- Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
18h 32m$118–266Bus
- Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to St. Ignace, MIbus
- Take the bus from St. Ignace, MI to Escanaba, MIbus
- Take the bus from Escanaba, MI to Green Bay, WIbus
- Take the bus from Green Bay Transit Center to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus
19h 10m$118–234Drive 605 mi
- Drive from Traverse City to Minneapoliscar 605 mi
11h 44m$111–160Fly to Duluth International Airport
- Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Duluth International Airport (DLH)plane TVC - DLH
6h 11m$69–358Bus, train via Madison
- Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to Grand Rapids, MIbus
- Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus
- Take the bus from Madison to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus
20h 36m$106–267
Traverse City to Minnesota by bus, train, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Traverse City to Minnesota is to drive which costs $110 - $160 and takes 11h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Traverse City to Minnesota is to fly which takes 2h 1m and costs $90 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Traverse City to Minnesota station. However, there are services departing from Traverse City, MI and arriving at Minneapolis Bus Station via St. Ignace, MI, Escanaba, MI and Green Bay Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 10m.
The distance between Traverse City and Minnesota is 387 miles. The road distance is 608.6 miles.
The best way to get from Traverse City to Minnesota without a car is to bus and train which takes 18h 32m and costs $110 - $270.
It takes approximately 2h 1m to get from Traverse City to Minnesota, including transfers.
Traverse City to Minnesota bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Traverse City, MI station.
The best way to get from Traverse City to Minnesota is to fly which takes 2h 1m and costs $90 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $240 and takes 19h 10m.
Traverse City to Minnesota bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at St. Ignace, MI station.
Minnesota is 1h behind Traverse City. It is currently 2:21 PM in Traverse City and 1:21 PM in Minnesota.
What companies run services between Traverse City, MI, USA and Minnesota, USA?
Delta and Sun Country Airlines fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Traverse City, MI to Minneapolis Bus Station via St. Ignace, MI, Escanaba, MI, Green Bay, WI, and Green Bay Transit Center in around 19h 10m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Traverse City to Rochester via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $55–340
Flights from Traverse City to Duluth International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–360
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Traverse City to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–500
Flights from Traverse City to Rochester via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $50–330
Flights from Traverse City to Duluth International Airport via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–340
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Traverse City to Rochester via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–340
- Website
- suncountry.com
Flights from Traverse City to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $75–500
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 24m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from Traverse City, MI to Grand Rapids, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Traverse City, MI to St. Ignace, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from St. Ignace, MI to Escanaba, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Escanaba, MI to Green Bay, WI
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Green Bay Transit Center to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–90
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 608-752-5407
- vangalder@coachusa.com
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- https://www.coachusa.com/van-galder-bus-company
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Madison to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Madison to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–110
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Traverse City to Minnesota is 609 miles. It takes approximately 11h 44m to drive from Traverse City to Minnesota.
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