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

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

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  1. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Traverse City

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    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane RDU - TVC
    8h 38m
    $87–448

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Durham to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Detroit to Grand Rapidsbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse Citybus bus
    29h 10m
    $176–315

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Durham Station to Union Station - Bus Platform Abus bus Drx
    2. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Toledotrain train
    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
    33h 46m
    $274–632

  4. Drive  852.9 mi

    1. Drive from Durham to Traverse Citycar car 852.9 mi
    15h 40m
    $156–225

  5. Train to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly to Traverse City

    1. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Greensborotrain train
    2. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane GSO - TVC
    8h 42m
    $131–565

  6. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Pellston, bus

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane RDU - PLN
    2. Take the bus from Pellston to Traverse City, MIbus bus
    9h 41m
    $106–490

  7. Train to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly to Traverse City

    1. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane CLT - TVC
    9h 29m
    $120–524

Durham to Traverse City by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration29h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$176Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 734.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h 38m

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

Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Traverse City (TVC) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Durham to Traverse City via Charlotte Bus Station, Detroit, and Grand Rapids in around 29h 10m.

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