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Ashland to Traverse City Bus Schedule
Bus from Ashland to Traverse City: Journey Information
There are 2 intercity buses per day from Ashland to Traverse City. Traveling by bus from Ashland to Traverse City usually takes around 16 hours and 53 minutes, but the fastest Indian Trails bus can make the trip in 12 hours and 35 minutes.
| Distance | 284 mi (457 km) |
| Shortest duration | 12h 35m |
| Cheapest price | $92.00 |
| Most frequent service | Indian Trails |
| Bus lines | 1 |

What bus companies travel from Ashland to Traverse City?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Ashland to Traverse City. 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 | 16h 53m | $120.50 |
Book Indian Trails from Ashland to Traverse City from $92. There are 2 trips per day offered by Indian Trails from Ashland to Traverse City and you can expect on average to pay for a Indian Trails ticket to Traverse City. In Ashland, Indian Trails departs to Traverse City from 201 Main St W . In Traverse City, Indian Trails arrives at 115 Hall St .
An average trip on Indian Trails from Ashland to Traverse City takes 16 hours and 53 minutes , while the fastest available Indian Trails trip will get you to Traverse City in 12 hours and 35 minutes .
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Ashland to Traverse City
The bus takes an average of 16 hours and 53 minutes to cover the 284 miles from Ashland to Traverse City. However, the fastest bus only takes 12 hours and 35 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.
The first bus leaves at 8:00pm and the last bus leaves at 8:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Ashland to Traverse City, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Ashland?
Main departure station: 201 Main St W
Most buses depart from the main station in Ashland.
All bus stations in Ashland:
201 Main St W
Where does the bus arrive in Traverse City?
Main arrival station: 115 Hall St
All buses from Ashland arrive at one main station in Traverse City.
All bus stations in Traverse City:
115 Hall St
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