There are 6 ways to get from Harrisburg, Pa to Traverse City by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Harrisburg International Airport
best- Fly from Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) to Traverse City (TVC)plane MDT - TVC
8h 5m$144–805Drive 703.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Harrisburg, Pa to Traverse Citycar 703.6 mi
12h 20m$129–186Bus via Detroit
- Take the bus from Harrisburg 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
23h 40m$132–255Train, bus
- Take the train from Harrisburg to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse City, MIbus
26h 29m$309–651Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Harrisburg to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Traverse City (TVC)plane PHL - TVC
7h 50m$134–623Bus
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse City, MIbus
26h 53m$211–353
Harrisburg, Pa to Traverse City by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Harrisburg, Pa to Traverse City is to drive which costs $120 - $190 and takes 12h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Harrisburg, Pa to Traverse City is to train and fly which takes 7h 50m and costs $130 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Harrisburg, Pa station to Traverse City. However, there are services departing from Harrisburg Bus Station and arriving at Traverse City, MI via Detroit Bus Station and Grand Rapids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 40m.
The distance between Harrisburg, Pa and Traverse City is 569 miles. The road distance is 707.7 miles.
The best way to get from Harrisburg, Pa to Traverse City without a car is to bus via Detroit which takes 23h 40m and costs $130 - $260.
It takes approximately 8h 5m to get from Harrisburg, Pa to Traverse City, including transfers.
Harrisburg, Pa to Traverse City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Harrisburg Bus Station.
The best way to get from Harrisburg, Pa to Traverse City is to fly which takes 8h 5m and costs $140 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus via Detroit, which costs $130 - $260 and takes 23h 40m.
Harrisburg, Pa to Traverse City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Detroit Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Harrisburg, Pa to Traverse City is 708 miles. It takes approximately 12h 20m to drive from Harrisburg, Pa to Traverse City.
What companies run services between Harrisburg, Pa, PA, USA and Traverse City, MI, USA?
United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) to Traverse City (TVC) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Traverse City, MI via Detroit Bus Station, Greyhound Grand Rapids, and Grand Rapids in around 23h 40m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Harrisburg International Airport to Traverse City via Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 41m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–850
Flights from Harrisburg International Airport to Traverse City via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–900
Flights from Harrisburg International Airport to Traverse City via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,000
Flights from Harrisburg International Airport to Traverse City via Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,000
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Traverse City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Traverse City via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Traverse City via Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Traverse City via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 24m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–700
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Harrisburg International Airport to Traverse City via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–800
Flights from Harrisburg International Airport to Traverse City via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $250–1,100
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Traverse City via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Harrisburg International Airport to Traverse City via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–900
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Traverse City via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Harrisburg to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–170
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 46m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–320
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Harrisburg to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–150
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Greyhound Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse City, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse City, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse City, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–210
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $60–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Need to know: Greyhound
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
There are 599+ hotels available in Traverse City.









