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How to get fromCharlottesville to Traverse Cityby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, or taxi

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

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  1. Fly from Charlottesville

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    1. Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane CHO - TVC
    8h 12m
    $111–462

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Charlottesville 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
    30h 57m
    $263–627

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Charlottesville Union Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Gary Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Traverse City, MIbus bus
    31h
    $168–290

  4. Drive  761.4 mi

    1. Drive from Charlottesville to Traverse Citycar car 761.4 mi
    14h 33m
    $139–201

  5. Taxi to Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Charlottesville to Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport (SHD)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport (SHD) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane SHD - TVC
    9h 37m
    $223–585

  6. Train to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Charlottesville to Alexandriatrain train
    2. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane DCA - TVC
    9h 42m
    $131–667

Charlottesville to Traverse City by train and bus

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration30h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$263Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 604.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 12m

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

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Traverse City (TVC) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Downtown Transit Station to Traverse City, MI via W Main St at 8th St NW, Charlottesville Union Station, Washington Union Station, Gary Bus Station, and Kalamazoo Metro Transit in around 31h.

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