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Journey Information
There are 2 intercity buses per day from Traverse City to Champion. Traveling by bus from Traverse City to Champion usually takes around 15 hours and 8 minutes, but the fastest Indian Trails bus can make the trip in 10 hours and 50 minutes.
| Distance | 166 mi (267 km) |
| Shortest duration | 10h 50m |
| Cheapest price | $90.60 |
| Most frequent service | Indian Trails |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Traverse City to Champion?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Traverse City to Champion. Indian Trails is the one bus line that serves this route. Although it's the sole option, there are a couple of different scheduled times to choose from.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Trails | 2 | 15h 8m | $129.03 |
Book Indian Trails from Traverse City to Champion from $91. There are 2 Indian Trails schedules from Traverse City to Champion and you can expect on average to pay for a Indian Trails ticket to Champion. In Traverse City, Indian Trails departs to Champion from 115 Hall St and no other station. In Champion, Indian Trails arrives at 13401 US-41 and no other station.
An average trip on Indian Trails from Traverse City to Champion takes 15 hours and 8 minutes , while the fastest available Indian Trails trip will get you to Champion in 10 hours and 50 minutes .
On weekends, Indian Trails offers 2 trips per day and you could expect to pay for a weekend getaway trip to Champion.
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 15 hours and 8 minutes to cover the 267 kilometers from Traverse City to Champion. However, the fastest bus only takes 10 hours and 50 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
"Because many passengers travel from Traverse City to Champion at the beginning of the work week, Monday is usually the busiest day for buses. If you are planning to travel on a Monday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Wednesday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you're looking for some extra space on the bus, traveling mid-week is your best bet."
The first bus leaves at 10:00am and the last bus leaves at 7:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Traverse City to Champion, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Traverse City?
Main departure station: 115 Hall St
Most buses depart from the main station in Traverse City.
All bus stations in Traverse City:
115 Hall St
Where does the bus arrive in Champion?
Main arrival station: 13401 US-41
All buses from Traverse City arrive at one main station in Champion.
Bus stations in Champion:
13401 US-41
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