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How to get fromBakersfield to Traverse Cityby plane, bus, train, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Bakersfield to Traverse City by plane, bus, train, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane BFL - TVC
    8h 41m
    $177–681

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus bus
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse City, MIbus bus
    2d 9h
    $819–1,724

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoobus bus
    5. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Traverse City, MIbus bus
    2d 12h
    $479–874

  4. Drive 2,328.8 mi

    1. Drive from Bakersfield to Traverse Citycar car 2,328.8 mi
    36h 53m
    $425–614

Bakersfield to Traverse City by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 9hAverage Duration
Ticket$819Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,882.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 41m

What companies run services between Bakersfield, CA, USA and Traverse City, MI, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Traverse City (TVC) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bakersfield to Traverse City, MI via Los Angeles, Los Angeles Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, and Kalamazoo Metro Transit in around 2d 12h.

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