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

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

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  1. Fly to Traverse City

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    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane CLT - TVC
    6h 6m
    $80–415

  2. 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
    $177–290

  3. Drive  829.9 mi

    1. Drive from Charlotte to Traverse Citycar car 829.9 mi
    15h 5m
    $142–205

  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 Citybus bus
    8h 47m
    $100–467

  5. Fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane CLT - GRR
    2. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse Citybus bus
    10h 17m
    $96–446

  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

Charlotte to Traverse City by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration25h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$177Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 718.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 6m

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

American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Traverse City (TVC) hourly. Alternatively, 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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