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

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

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  1. Fly to Traverse City

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    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane CMH - TVC
    7h 18m
    $70–426

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Columbus - Mound St to Ann Arbor Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ann Arbor to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Traverse City, MIbus bus
    13h 30m
    $63–144

  3. Drive 410.8 mi

    1. Drive from Columbus to Traverse Citycar car 410.8 mi
    7h 48m
    $75–109

  4. Fly to Pellston, bus

    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane CMH - PLN
    2. Take the bus from Pellston to Traverse City, MIbus bus
    8h 36m
    $94–478

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Columbus - Mound St to Ann Arbor Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Kalamazootrain train
    3. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Traverse City, MIbus bus
    13h 33m
    $79–186

  6. Bus via Lansing

    1. Take the bus from Columbus - Mound St to Toledobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Toledo to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Greyhound Grand Rapidsbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse City, MIbus bus
    15h 15m
    $113–198

Columbus to Traverse City by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration13h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$63Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 376.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 18m

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

Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Traverse City (TVC) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Columbus - Mound St to Traverse City, MI via Ann Arbor and Kalamazoo Metro Transit in around 13h 30m.

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