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

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

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  1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County

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    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane SNA - TVC
    8h 44m
    $185–665

  2. Fly from San Diego International Airport

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane SAN - TVC
    9h 52m
    $106–458

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles 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
    2d 5h
    $1,347–2,083

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse Citybus bus
    2d 9h

  5. Drive  2,313.3 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Traverse Citycar car 2,313.3 mi
    36h 30m
    $423–610

  6. Fly from Sacramento International Airport

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane SMF - TVC
    9h 39m
    $125–556

  7. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane SJC - TVC
    10h 32m
    $138–558

  8. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport

    1. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane FAT - TVC
    12h 4m
    $124–554

California to Traverse City by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 5hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,347Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,895.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 44m

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

United Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Traverse City (TVC) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Traverse City via St Louis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station, and Grand Rapids in around 2d 9h.

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