What is the cheapest way to get from Clearwater to Traverse City?

The cheapest way to get from Clearwater to Traverse City is to fly and line 14 bus which costs $100 - $500 and takes 6h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from Clearwater to Traverse City?

The fastest way to get from Clearwater to Traverse City is to fly and line 14 bus which takes 6h 57m and costs $100 - $500.

Is there a direct bus between Clearwater and Traverse City?

No, there is no direct bus from Clearwater to Traverse City. However, there are services departing from Park St Terminal - Platform - B and arriving at Traverse City via Psta 34Th St Layby - Platform - D, Tampa Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Chicago Union Station and Grand Rapids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 4m.

How far is it from Clearwater to Traverse City?

The distance between Clearwater and Traverse City is 1214 miles. The road distance is 1321.8 miles.

How do I travel from Clearwater to Traverse City without a car?

The best way to get from Clearwater to Traverse City without a car is to bus which takes 40h 4m and costs $250 - $430.

How long does it take to get from Clearwater to Traverse City?

It takes approximately 11h 3m to get from Clearwater to Traverse City, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Clearwater to Traverse City bus from?

Clearwater to Traverse City bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Tampa Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Clearwater to Traverse City?

The best way to get from Clearwater to Traverse City is to fly which takes 11h 3m and costs $100 - $490. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $250 - $430 and takes 40h 4m.

Where does the Clearwater to Traverse City bus arrive?

Clearwater to Traverse City bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.

Can I drive from Clearwater to Traverse City?

Yes, the driving distance between Clearwater to Traverse City is 1322 miles. It takes approximately 24h 49m to drive from Clearwater to Traverse City.

Where can I stay near Traverse City?

There are 597+ hotels available in Traverse City.

Clearwater to Traverse City - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Clearwater to Traverse City by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Tampa to Traverse City
best
1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Traverse City (TVC)plane TPA - TVC
11h 3m
$108–488
Fly Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport to Traverse City, line 14 bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport (PIE) to Traverse City (TVC)plane PIE - TVC
2. Take the bus from Cherry Capital Airport to Hall St. Transfer Station - Route 14bus
6h 57m
$105–495
Bus
1. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse Citybus
40h 4m
$250–430
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Tampa to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse Citybus
2d 3h
$624–1,555
Drive 1,314.2 mi
1. Drive from Clearwater to Traverse Citycar 1,314.2 mi
24h 49m
$240–347
Drive to Orlando Sanford, fly to Traverse City
1. Drive from Clearwater to Orlando-Sanford-Airport-SFBcar
2. Fly from Orlando Sanford (SFB) to Traverse City (TVC)plane SFB - TVC
7h 33m
$121–516
Fly Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport (PIE) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane PIE - GRR
2. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse Citybus
11h 25m
$121–516

Clearwater to Traverse City by bus and foot

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40h 4mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,206.7 mi
Duration: 11h 3m

What companies run services between Clearwater, FL, USA and Traverse City, MI, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Tampa (TPA) to Traverse City (TVC) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park St Terminal - Platform - B to Traverse City via Psta 34Th St Layby - Platform - D, Marion Transit Parking Lot, Tampa Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station, and Grand Rapids in around 40h 4m.

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