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

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

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  1. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Traverse City

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    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane RDU - TVC
    8h 23m
    $88–438

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Durham to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Charlotte 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
    31h 24m
    $182–320

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Cary 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
    32h 35m
    $297–627

  4. Drive  869.8 mi

    1. Drive from Cary to Traverse Citycar car 869.8 mi
    16h 1m
    $159–230

  5. Train to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly to Traverse City

    1. Take the train from Cary to Greensborotrain train
    2. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane GSO - TVC
    8h 37m
    $142–574

  6. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Pellston, bus

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane RDU - PLN
    2. Take the bus from Pellston to Traverse City, MIbus bus
    9h 33m
    $108–490

  7. Train to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly to Traverse City

    1. Take the train from Cary to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane CLT - TVC
    9h 41m
    $132–533

  8. Train, train to Fayetteville Municipal Airport, fly to Traverse City

    1. Take the train from Cary to Selma Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Selma Station to Fayetteville Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from Fayetteville Municipal Airport (FAY) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane FAY - TVC
    10h 54m
    $122–503

Cary to Traverse City by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration31h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$182Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 731.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h 23m

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

Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Traverse City (TVC) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cary Depot to Traverse City via Regional Transit Center, Durham Station, Durham, Charlotte Bus Station, Detroit, and Grand Rapids in around 31h 24m.

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