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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 9 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 Sacramento International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane SMF - TVC
    9h 52m
    $125–556

  2. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane FAT - TVC
    11h 7m
    $114–504

  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
    $618–1,492

  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 Kalamazoobus bus
    4. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Traverse City, MIbus bus
    2d 9h
    $409–657

  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 Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane LAX - TVC
    9h 49m
    $121–506

  7. Fly from San Diego International Airport

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane SAN - TVC
    10h 15m
    $116–488

  8. Fly from San Francisco International Airport

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane SFO - TVC
    10h 24m
    $124–496

  9. 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 25m
    $138–608

California to Traverse City by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 5hAverage Duration
Ticket$618Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,907.8 mi
  • Duration: 9h 52m

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

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Traverse City (TVC) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Traverse City, MI via St Louis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, and Kalamazoo Metro Transit in around 2d 9h.

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