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How to get fromGermantown to Traverse Cityby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, or subway

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There are 8 ways to get from Germantown to Traverse City by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, or subway

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  1. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Traverse City

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    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane DCA - TVC
    8h 32m
    $109–614

  2. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Traverse City

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    1. Take the subway from Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane IAD - TVC
    9h 28m
    $74–393

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Rockville Amtrak to Toledotrain train
    2. Take the bus from Toledo to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from East Lansing to Grand Rapidsbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse Citybus bus
    26h 53m
    $194–453

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from SHADY GROVE & station to Frederick Marc Stationbus bus 515
    2. Take the bus from Frederick Bus Station to Gary Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Traverse City, MIbus bus
    27h 5m
    $152–255

  5. Drive  711.5 mi

    1. Drive from Germantown to Traverse Citycar car 711.5 mi
    12h 51m
    $130–188

  6. Bus to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Traverse City

    1. Take the bus from SHADY GROVE & station to BWI SOUTHWEST AIRLINES eb UPPER LEVELbus bus
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane BWI - TVC
    9h 39m
    $82–449

  7. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Traverse City

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane PHL - TVC
    9h 4m
    $124–574

  8. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane DCA - GRR
    2. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse Citybus bus
    11h 4m
    $195–1,015

Germantown to Traverse City by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration26h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$194Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 639.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 32m

What companies run services between Germantown, Montgomery County, MD, USA and Traverse City, MI, USA?

Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Traverse City (TVC) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Germantown Transit Center & Bay B to Traverse City, MI via Shady Grove Station & Bay E, SHADY GROVE & station, Frederick Bus Station, Gary Bus Station, and Kalamazoo Metro Transit in around 27h 5m.

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