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

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

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  1. Fly Covington to Traverse City

    best
    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane CVG - TVC
    7h 17m
    $94–604

  2. Drive to Blue Grass Airport, fly to Traverse City

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cincinnati to Lexington-Airport-LEXcar car
    2. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane LEX - TVC
    7h 34m
    $79–386

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    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
    16h 13m
    $167–269

  4. Bus, train via Indianapolis

    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Indianapolisbus bus
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse Citybus bus
    20h 14m
    $234–450

  5. Drive  444.2 mi

    1. Drive from Cincinnati to Traverse Citycar car 444.2 mi
    8h 47m
    $82–118

  6. Fly Covington to Pellston, bus

    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane CVG - PLN
    2. Take the bus from Pellston to Traverse Citybus bus
    8h 59m
    $120–646

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse Citybus bus
    16h 13m

  8. Bus via Detroit

    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati 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
    16h 55m
    $81–210

Cincinnati to Traverse City by bus, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration16h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$167Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 418.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 17m

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

Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Covington (CVG) to Traverse City (TVC) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cincinnati to Traverse City via Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station, and Grand Rapids in around 16h 13m.

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