There are 6 ways to get from Atlanta to Traverse City by plane, bus, train, car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Traverse City
best- Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Traverse City (TVC)plane ATL - TVC
7h 59m$90–476Bus, train
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse Citybus
26h 13m$172–337Drive 864.2 mi
- Drive from Atlanta to Traverse Citycar 864.2 mi
16h 36m$158–228Fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, bus
- Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane ATL - GRR
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse Citybus
10h 12m$152–806Bus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Traverse City, MIbus
26h 25m$160–277Bus via Bloomington
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Bloomingtonbus
- Take the bus from Bloomington to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse Citybus
26h 38m$171–284
Atlanta to Traverse City by bus, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Atlanta to Traverse City is to drive which costs $150 - $230 and takes 16h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Atlanta to Traverse City is to fly which takes 7h 59m and costs $90 - $480.
No, there is no direct bus from Atlanta station to Traverse City. However, there are services departing from Atlanta Bus Station and arriving at Traverse City, MI via Chicago Bus Station and Kalamazoo Metro Transit. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 25m.
The distance between Atlanta and Traverse City is 792 miles. The road distance is 869.3 miles.
The best way to get from Atlanta to Traverse City without a car is to bus and train which takes 26h 13m and costs $170 - $340.
It takes approximately 7h 59m to get from Atlanta to Traverse City, including transfers.
Atlanta to Traverse City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Atlanta Bus Station.
The best way to get from Atlanta to Traverse City is to fly which takes 7h 59m and costs $90 - $480. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $160 - $280 and takes 26h 25m.
Atlanta to Traverse City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Atlanta to Traverse City is 869 miles. It takes approximately 16h 36m to drive from Atlanta to Traverse City.
What companies run services between Atlanta, GA, USA and Traverse City, MI, USA?
United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Traverse City (TVC) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Traverse City, MI via Chicago Bus Station and Kalamazoo Metro Transit in around 26h 25m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Traverse City via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–470
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–750
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $110–180
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $110–180
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Website
- Greyhound
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