There are 3 ways to get from East Lansing to Traverse City by bus, car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from East Lansing to Grand Rapidsbus It 21 / ...
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse Citybus It 80
6h 35m$67–97Drive 173.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from East Lansing to Traverse Citycar 173.8 mi
3h 14m$32–46Fly
- Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Traverse City (TVC)plane LAN - TVC
6h 42m$89–413
East Lansing to Traverse City by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from East Lansing to Traverse City is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 14m.
The fastest way to get from East Lansing to Traverse City is to drive which takes 3h 14m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from East Lansing to Traverse City. However, there are services departing from East Lansing and arriving at Traverse City via Grand Rapids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.
The distance between East Lansing and Traverse City is 218 miles. The road distance is 174.8 miles.
The best way to get from East Lansing to Traverse City without a car is to bus which takes 6h 35m and costs $65 - $100.
It takes approximately 6h 35m to get from East Lansing to Traverse City, including transfers.
East Lansing to Traverse City bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from East Lansing station.
The best way to get from East Lansing to Traverse City is to bus which takes 6h 35m and costs $65 - $100. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $85 - $420 and takes 6h 42m.
East Lansing to Traverse City bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Grand Rapids station.
Yes, the driving distance between East Lansing to Traverse City is 175 miles. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from East Lansing to Traverse City.
What companies run services between East Lansing, MI, USA and Traverse City, MI, USA?
You can take a bus from East Lansing to Traverse City via Grand Rapids in around 6h 35m. Alternatively, Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Traverse City (TVC) every 4 hours.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Traverse City via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–380
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Traverse City via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–410
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Traverse City via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–410
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from East Lansing to Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $27–40
Bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $40–60
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