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Ten ways to Travel from Ames to Traverse City

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Cheapest
By car (1 059 km)
10 h 54 min
1059 km.
from $58
Other
Rideshare
10 h 54 min
1059 km.
from $13.81
Bus, Train (Bus)
17 h 37 min
712 km.
from $277.20
Plane (Drive to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport)
7 h 48 min
712 km.
from $366.11
Plane (Drive to Waterloo Municipal Airport)
9 h 31 min
712 km.
from $361.14
Bus, Plane
9 h 10 min
712 km.
from $391.32
Bus
18 h 31 min
712 km.
from $341.13
Bus via Des Moines
19 h 34 min
712 km.
from $261.98
Bus, Train (Bus)
19 h 37 min
712 km.
from $250.02
Bus, Train (Bus)
20 h 48 min
712 km.
from $293.50

Transport providers

Airlines

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Des Moines to Traverse
Ave. Duration:
5h 14m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.56–$955.39
Plane from Waterloo Municipal Airport to Traverse
Ave. Duration:
8h 58m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.86–$636.93

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Des Moines to Traverse
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.82–$535.02
Plane from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Traverse
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$127.39–$433.11

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Des Moines to Traverse
Ave. Duration:
4h 37m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$267.51–$955.39
Plane from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport to Traverse
Ave. Duration:
5h 49m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.08–$700.62
Plane from Mason City to Traverse
Ave. Duration:
4h 54m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.08–$700.62

Sun Country Airlines

Website:
suncountry.com/
Plane from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Traverse
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$114.65–$356.68

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoo
Ave. Duration:
2h 6m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$19.11–$101.91
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grand
Ave. Duration:
4h 4m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$24.20–$114.65
Train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$22.93–$108.28

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Email:
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$11.46–$114.65

Burlington Trailways

Phone:
+1 (319) 735-2864
Email:
Website:
burlingtontrailways.com
Bus from Des Moines to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
6h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$76.43–$166.94
Bus from Des Moines to Burlington
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$47.13–$95.54
Bus from Burlington to Galesburg
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$28.02–$54.78

Jefferson Lines

Phone:
+1-858-800-8898
Email:
Website:
jeffersonlines.com/
Bus from Ames to Des
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$21.66–$47.13
Bus from Ames to Mason
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$28.02–$70.06
Bus from Ames to MSP
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$45.86–$114.65

Indian Trails

Phone:
+1 800-292-3831
Website:
indiantrails.com/
Bus from Kalamazoo, MI to Traverse
Ave. Duration:
5h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$36.94–$121.02
Bus from Grand Rapids, MI to Traverse
Ave. Duration:
4h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$28.02–$89.17

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Ames to Traverse City is to drive which costs $108.70 - $173.91 and takes 11h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ames to Traverse City is to fly which takes 7h 3m and costs $228.26 - $597.83 .

How far is it from Ames to Traverse City?

The distance between Ames and Traverse City is 824 km. The road distance is 1059.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Ames to Traverse City without a car is to bus and train via Kalamazoo which takes 17h 37m and costs $141.30 - $402.17 .

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

It takes approximately 7h 3m to get from Ames to Traverse City, including transfers.

Train, bus or fly from Ames to Traverse City?

The best way to get from Ames to Traverse City is to fly which takes 7h 3m and costs $228.26 - $597.83 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130.43 - $413.04 and takes 18h 31m. There are no good options to train between Ames to Traverse City.

What is the time difference between Ames and Traverse City?

Traverse City is 1h ahead of Ames. It is currently 13:22 in Ames and 14:22 in Traverse City.

Can I drive from Ames to Traverse City?

Yes, the driving distance between Ames to Traverse City is 1060 km. It takes approximately 11h 1m to drive from Ames to Traverse City.

Where can I stay near Traverse City?

There are 468+ hotels available in Traverse City. Prices start at $56.15 per night.
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