There are 5 ways to get from East Lansing to Traverse City Airport (TVC) by plane, bus, rideshare, or car
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Fly from Capital Region International Airport
best- Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Traverse City (TVC)plane LAN - TVC
4h 31m$86–430Drive 172.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from East Lansing to Traverse City Airport (TVC)car 172.5 mi
3h 9m$32–46Bus
- Take the bus from East Lansing Michigan Flyer to Greyhound Grand Rapidsbus 1483
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse City, MIbus 1484
8h 11m$41–82Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from East Lansing to Traverse City-TVC172.5 mi
3h 9mBus to Detroit, fly
- Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Traverse City (TVC)plane DTW - TVC
4h 8m$60–392
East Lansing to Traverse City Airport (TVC) by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from East Lansing to Traverse City Airport (TVC) is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 9m.
The fastest way to get from East Lansing to Traverse City Airport (TVC) is to drive which takes 3h 9m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from East Lansing to Traverse City Airport (TVC). However, there are services departing from East Lansing Michigan Flyer and arriving at Cherry Capital Airport via Grand Rapids and Hall St. Transfer Station - Route 14. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 11m.
The distance between East Lansing and Traverse City Airport (TVC) is 152 miles. The road distance is 173.5 miles.
The best way to get from East Lansing to Traverse City Airport (TVC) without a car is to bus which takes 8h 11m and costs $40 - $85.
It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from East Lansing to Traverse City Airport (TVC), including transfers.
East Lansing to Traverse City Airport (TVC) bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from East Lansing Michigan Flyer station.
The best way to get from East Lansing to Traverse City Airport (TVC) is to fly which takes 4h 31m and costs $85 - $430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $85 and takes 8h 11m.
East Lansing to Traverse City Airport (TVC) bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Greyhound Grand Rapids station.
Yes, the driving distance between East Lansing to Traverse City Airport (TVC) is 174 miles. It takes approximately 3h 9m to drive from East Lansing to Traverse City Airport (TVC).
What companies run services between East Lansing, MI, USA and Traverse City Airport (TVC), USA?
Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Traverse City (TVC) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from East Lansing Michigan Flyer to Cherry Capital Airport via Greyhound Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids, Traverse City, MI, and Hall St. Transfer Station - Route 14 in around 8h 11m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Traverse City via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–400
Flights from Detroit to Traverse City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–360
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Traverse City via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–430
- 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
- $70–430
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from East Lansing Michigan Flyer to Greyhound Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–29
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse City, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- Indian Trails
- Phone
- +1 517-333-0400
- [email protected]
- Website
- Michigan Flyer
Bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–35
- Website
- Michigan Flyer
- Child 2-16
- $9–11
- Adult
- $22–35
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from East Lansing to Traverse City-TVC
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- On demand
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