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Brainerd, United States of America → Traverse City, United States of America

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Seven ways to Travel from Brainerd to Traverse City

Composite routes from Brainerd to Traverse City

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Transport providers

Airlines

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport to Traverse
Ave. Duration:
10h 31m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$152.86–$394.90
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
Plane from Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport to Traverse
Ave. Duration:
4h 38m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$127.39–$369.42

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport to Traverse
Ave. Duration:
10h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$127.39–$369.42

Sun Country Airlines

Website:
suncountry.com/
Plane from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport to Traverse
Ave. Duration:
6h 41m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$101.91–$305.73
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 Staples Amtrak Station to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
11h 18m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$62.42–$216.56
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grand
Ave. Duration:
4h 4m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$24.20–$114.65
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
7h 24m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$49.68–$178.34

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
8h 25m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$34.39–$229.29
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$11.46–$114.65

Groome Transportation

Phone:
+1 (334) 821-3399
Website:
groometransportation.com
Bus from Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerd to Minneapolis
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$69.11

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
9h 35m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$40.76–$140.12

Jefferson Lines

Phone:
+1-858-800-8898
Website:
jeffersonlines.com/
Bus from Brainerd to Minneapolis
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$34.39–$82.80
Bus from Brainerd to Duluth
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$31.85–$76.43
Bus from Brainerd to Bemidji
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$30.57–$70.06
Bus from Brainerd to St.
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$35.67–$89.17

Indian Trails

Phone:
+1 800-292-3831
Website:
indiantrails.com/
Bus from Grand Rapids, MI to Traverse
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$28.02–$89.17
Bus from Kalamazoo, MI to Traverse
Ave. Duration:
5h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$36.94–$121.02
Bus from Duluth, MN to Ironwood,
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$20.38–$63.69
Bus from Ironwood, MI to Escanaba,
Ave. Duration:
4h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$33.12–$108.28
Bus from Escanaba, MI to St.
Ave. Duration:
4h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$39.49–$127.39
Bus from St. Ignace, MI to Traverse
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$21.66–$70.06

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Brainerd to Traverse City is to drive which costs $108.70 - $173.91 and takes 13h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Brainerd to Traverse City is to bus and fly which takes 7h 30m and costs $152.17 - $369.57 .

Is there a direct bus between Brainerd and Traverse City?

No, there is no direct bus from Brainerd to Traverse City. However, there are services departing from Brainerd and arriving at Traverse City, MI via Minneapolis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station and Kalamazoo, MI. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h.

How far is it from Brainerd to Traverse City?

The distance between Brainerd and Traverse City is 713 km. The road distance is 1040.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Brainerd to Traverse City without a car is to taxi and train and bus which takes 22h 2m and costs $163.04 - $445.65 .

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

It takes approximately 8h 28m to get from Brainerd to Traverse City, including transfers.

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

Brainerd to Traverse City bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Brainerd station.

Train, bus or fly from Brainerd to Traverse City?

The best way to get from Brainerd to Traverse City is to fly which takes 8h 28m and costs $103.26 - $293.48 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $97.83 - $467.39 and takes 23h. There are no good options to train between Brainerd to Traverse City.

Where does the Brainerd to Traverse City bus arrive?

Brainerd to Traverse City bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Minneapolis station.

What is the time difference between Brainerd and Traverse City?

Traverse City is 1h ahead of Brainerd. It is currently 11:57 in Brainerd and 12:57 in Traverse City.

Can I drive from Brainerd to Traverse City?

Yes, the driving distance between Brainerd to Traverse City is 1040 km. It takes approximately 13h 25m to drive from Brainerd 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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