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

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There are 6 ways to get from Charlotte to Traverse City by plane, bus, train, car, bus (Greyhound), or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly to Traverse City, line 14 bus

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    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane CLT - TVC
    2. Take the bus from Cherry Capital Airport to Hall St. Transfer Station - Route 14bus bus
    5h 58m
    $85–445

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Toledo to Ann Arbor Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Kalamazootrain train
    4. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Traverse City, MIbus bus
    25h 3m
    $170–336

  3. Drive  829.9 mi

    1. Drive from Charlotte to Traverse Citycar car 829.9 mi
    15h 5m
    $152–219

  4. Fly to Pellston, bus

    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane CLT - PLN
    2. Take the bus from Pellston to Traverse City, MIbus bus
    9h 51m
    $109–497

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Detroit to Grand Rapidsbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse Citybus bus
    25h 35m
    $162–316

  6. Bus via Columbus

    1. Take the bus from Charlotte to Columbusbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Columbus to Toledobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Toledo to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from East Lansing to Grand Rapidsbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse Citybus bus
    27h 25m
    $150–309

Charlotte to Traverse City by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration25h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$170Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 718.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 58m

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

You can take a bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Traverse City via Detroit and Grand Rapids in around 25h 35m.

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