There are 7 ways to get from Durham to Traverse City by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, or car
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Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Traverse City
best- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Traverse City (TVC)plane RDU - TVC
8h 47m$87–428Bus
- Take the bus from Durham to Charlotte Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Greyhound Grand Rapidsbus
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse City, MIbus
29h 30m$165–328Bus, train
- Take the bus from Durham Station to Union Station - Bus Platform Abus Drx
- Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Toledotrain
- Take the bus from Toledo to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Greyhound Grand Rapidsbus
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse City, MIbus
33h 56m$310–656Drive 852.9 mi
- Drive from Durham to Traverse Citycar 852.9 mi
15h 40m$156–225Train to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly to Traverse City
- Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Greensborotrain
- Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Traverse City (TVC)plane GSO - TVC
8h 17m$138–575Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Pellston, bus
- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Pellston (PLN)plane RDU - PLN
- Take the bus from Pellston to Traverse City, MIbus
9h 48m$106–480Train to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly to Traverse City
- Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain
- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Traverse City (TVC)plane CLT - TVC
9h 21m$133–555
Durham to Traverse City by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Durham to Traverse City is to drive which costs $150 - $230 and takes 15h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Durham to Traverse City is to train and fly which takes 8h 17m and costs $130 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Durham to Traverse City. However, there are services departing from Durham and arriving at Traverse City, MI via Charlotte Bus Station, Detroit Bus Station and Grand Rapids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 30m.
The distance between Durham and Traverse City is 739 miles. The road distance is 857.9 miles.
The best way to get from Durham to Traverse City without a car is to bus which takes 29h 30m and costs $160 - $330.
It takes approximately 8h 47m to get from Durham to Traverse City, including transfers.
Durham to Traverse City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Durham station.
The best way to get from Durham to Traverse City is to fly which takes 8h 47m and costs $85 - $430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $160 - $330 and takes 29h 30m.
Durham to Traverse City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Charlotte Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Durham to Traverse City is 858 miles. It takes approximately 15h 40m to drive from Durham to Traverse City.
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) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Durham to Traverse City, MI via Charlotte Bus Station, Detroit Bus Station, Greyhound Grand Rapids, and Grand Rapids in around 29h 30m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Traverse City via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–460
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Traverse City via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Pellston via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–470
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Traverse City via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–490
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Raleigh Union Station to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $220–500
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Durham Amtrak Station to Greensboro
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Durham Amtrak Station to Charlotte Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Durham to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $90–180
- Website
- Greyhound
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