There are 7 ways to get from Austin to Traverse City by car, plane, bus (Amtrak), train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Drive to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport, fly to Traverse City
best- Drive from Austin to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK)car
- Fly from Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK) to Traverse City (TVC)plane GRK - TVC
11h 4m$115–510Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Manistee County-Blacker Airport, drive
cheapest- Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL)plane AUS - MBL
- Drive from Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL) to Traverse Citycar
8h 23m$96–417Bus
- Take the bus from Austin to Dallasbus
- Take the bus from Dallas Jefferson to Chicagobus
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoobus
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Traverse City, MIbus
33h 20m$339–418Train, bus
- Take the train from Austin to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse City, MIbus
38h 37m$397–877Drive 1,404.7 mi
- Drive from Austin to Traverse Citycar 1,404.7 mi
23h 17m$257–371Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Traverse City
- Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Traverse City (TVC)plane AUS - TVC
8h 44m$114–555Bus to San Antonio International Airport, fly to Traverse City
- Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to San Antonio Bus Stationbus
- Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Traverse City (TVC)plane SAT - TVC
10h 32m$156–676
Austin to Traverse City by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Austin to Traverse City is to fly and drive which costs $95 - $420 and takes 8h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Austin to Traverse City is to fly and drive which takes 8h 23m and costs $95 - $420.
No, there is no direct bus from Austin to Traverse City. However, there are services departing from Austin and arriving at Traverse City, MI via Dallas Jefferson, California & 35th Street, LaSalle & 35th Street, Chicago Union Station and Kalamazoo Metro Transit. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 20m.
The distance between Austin and Traverse City is 1236 miles. The road distance is 1412.9 miles.
The best way to get from Austin to Traverse City without a car is to bus which takes 33h 20m and costs $330 - $420.
It takes approximately 11h 4m to get from Austin to Traverse City, including transfers.
Austin to Traverse City bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, depart from Austin station.
The best way to get from Austin to Traverse City is to bus which takes 33h 20m and costs $330 - $420. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $110 - $600 and takes 8h 44m.
Austin to Traverse City bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, arrive at Dallas station.
Traverse City is 1h ahead of Austin. It is currently 2:51 PM in Austin and 3:51 PM in Traverse City.
What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and Traverse City, MI, USA?
You can take a bus from Austin to Traverse City, MI via Dallas, Dallas Jefferson, California & 35th Street, Sox-35th Red Line Station, LaSalle & 35th Street, Clark & Harrison, Chicago Union Station, and Kalamazoo Metro Transit in around 33h 20m. Alternatively, Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Traverse City (TVC) every 2 hours.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Traverse City via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 34m
- When
- Wednesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Traverse City via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Traverse City via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to Traverse City via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Wednesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to Traverse City via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to Traverse City via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Austin to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $320–750
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- [email protected]
- Website
- Omnibus Express
Bus from Austin to Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–75
- Schedules at
- Omnibus Express
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Austin to Traverse City is 1413 miles. It takes approximately 23h 17m to drive from Austin to Traverse City.
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