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

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There are 8 ways to get from Buffalo to Traverse City by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Fly Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Traverse City

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    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane BUF - TVC
    8h 7m
    $65–375

  2. Bus via Brook Park

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Detroit to Grand Rapidsbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse Citybus bus
    18h
    $121–209

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse Citybus bus
    21h 54m
    $412–784

  4. Drive  453.9 mi

    1. Drive from Buffalo to Traverse Citycar car 453.9 mi
    8h 2m
    $83–120

  5. Fly Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Pellston, bus

    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane BUF - PLN
    2. Take the bus from Pellston to Traverse Citybus bus
    8h 40m
    $85–427

  6. Bus to Rochester, fly to Traverse City

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Rochester Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane ROC - TVC
    9h 10m
    $113–546

  7. Train, bus via Toledo

    1. Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Toledotrain train
    2. Take the bus from Toledo to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from East Lansing to Grand Rapidsbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse Citybus bus
    20h 30m

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Toronto Pearson Airportbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Toronto Pearson Airport to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Detroit to Grand Rapidsbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse Citybus bus
    21h 30m
    $107–195

Buffalo to Traverse City by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration18hAverage Duration
Ticket$121Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 384.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h 7m

What companies run services between Buffalo, NY, USA and Traverse City, MI, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Traverse City (TVC) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buffalo to Traverse City via Cleveland Bus Station, Detroit, and Grand Rapids in around 18h.

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