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Journey Information
There is one daily bus from Traverse City to Pontiac. Traveling by bus from Traverse City to Pontiac usually takes around 7 hours and 40 minutes, but some buses might arrive slightly earlier or later than scheduled depending on traffic conditions.
| Distance | 187 mi (301 km) |
| Shortest duration | 7h 40m |
| Cheapest price | $51.00 |
| Most frequent service | Indian Trails |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Traverse City to Pontiac?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Traverse City to Pontiac. Indian Trails is the only company that has bus schedules available to search and book at the moment. It only makes the trip once a day on most days.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Trails | 1 | 7h 40m | $51.00 |
Book Indian Trails from Traverse City to Pontiac from $51. Typically there is one Indian Trails schedule per day from Traverse City to Pontiac and you can expect on average to pay for a Indian Trails ticket to Pontiac. In Traverse City, Indian Trails departs to Pontiac from 115 Hall St . In Pontiac, Indian Trails arrives at Transp Ctr - 51000 Woodward Ave .
An average trip on Indian Trails from Traverse City to Pontiac takes 7 hours and 40 minutes .
On weekends, Indian Trails offers 1 trip per day and you could expect to pay for a one way ticket for your weekend getaway trip to Pontiac.
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 7 hours and 40 minutes to cover the 187 miles from Traverse City to Pontiac. 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 Pontiac 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, Sunday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you are looking for less crowded buses to Pontiac, book your ticket for the last day of the week.
There is usually only one bus per day from Traverse City to Pontiac. It leaves the station in Traverse City at 10:00am each day. The time might vary for specific dates, so be sure to search on Wanderu for the most up-to-date information.
There is usually only one bus per day from Traverse City to Pontiac. However, it is not a direct bus, so you will have to get off your original vehicle to change buses during the trip.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Traverse City to Pontiac; ticket prices start at $91.00.
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 Pontiac?
Main arrival station: Transp Ctr - 51000 Woodward Ave
All buses from Traverse City arrive at one main station in Pontiac.
All bus stations in Pontiac:
Transp Ctr - 51000 Woodward Ave
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