There are 10 ways to get from Ithaca to Traverse City by bus, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, car, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus to Rochester, fly to Traverse City
best- Take the bus from Ithaca to Rochester, Nybus
- Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Traverse City (TVC)plane ROC - TVC
9h 58m$123–570Bus to Elmira/Corning Regional Airport, fly to Traverse City
cheapest- Take the bus from Ithaca - Tioga Street and Seneca Street to Transit Center - PO Sidebus
- Fly from Elmira/Corning Regional Airport (ELM) to Traverse City (TVC)plane ELM - TVC
9h 55m$69–381Bus via Brook Park
- Take the bus from Ithaca to Buffalobus
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Detroit to Grand Rapidsbus
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse Citybus
22h 50m$136–238Bus, train
- Take the bus from Ithaca to Syracuse Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center 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 Citybus
25h 26m$249–564Drive 600.4 mi
- Drive from Ithaca to Traverse Citycar 600.4 mi
10h 59m$110–159Bus to Greater Binghamton Airport, fly to Traverse City
- Take the bus from Ithaca to Binghamtonbus
- Fly from Greater Binghamton Airport (BGM) to Traverse City (TVC)plane BGM - TVC
12h 12m$110–439Bus to Syracuse Hancock International Airport, fly to Traverse City
- Take the bus from Ithaca to Syracuse Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) to Traverse City (TVC)plane SYR - TVC
9h 25m$110–594Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly to Traverse City
- Take the bus from Ithaca to Buffalobus
- Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Traverse City (TVC)plane BUF - TVC
11h 16m$87–419Bus to Elmira/Corning Regional Airport, fly to Pellston, bus
- Take the bus from Ithaca - Tioga Street and Seneca Street to Transit Center - PO Sidebus
- Fly from Elmira/Corning Regional Airport (ELM) to Pellston (PLN)plane ELM - PLN
- Take the bus from Pellston to Traverse City, MIbus
10h 29m$93–423Bus
- Take the bus from Ithaca to Torontobus
- Take the bus from Toronto to Detroit Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Detroit to Grand Rapidsbus
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse Citybus
26h$131–232
Ithaca to Traverse City by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ithaca to Traverse City is to drive which costs $110 - $160 and takes 10h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Ithaca to Traverse City is to bus and fly which takes 9h 25m and costs $110 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Ithaca to Traverse City. However, there are services departing from Ithaca and arriving at Traverse City via Buffalo, Cleveland Bus Station, Detroit and Grand Rapids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 50m.
The distance between Ithaca and Traverse City is 517 miles. The road distance is 603.9 miles.
The best way to get from Ithaca to Traverse City without a car is to bus via Brook Park which takes 22h 50m and costs $130 - $240.
It takes approximately 9h 58m to get from Ithaca to Traverse City, including transfers.
Ithaca to Traverse City bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Ithaca station.
Ithaca to Traverse City bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Buffalo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ithaca to Traverse City is 604 miles. It takes approximately 10h 59m to drive from Ithaca to Traverse City.
There are 590+ hotels available in Traverse City.
What companies run services between Ithaca, NY, USA and Traverse City, MI, USA?
You can take a bus from Ithaca to Traverse City via Buffalo, Cleveland Bus Station, Detroit, and Grand Rapids in around 22h 50m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Rochester to Traverse City via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–490
Flights from Greater Binghamton Airport to Traverse City via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–380
Flights from Elmira/Corning Regional Airport to Traverse City via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–370
Flights from Syracuse Hancock International Airport to Traverse City via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Traverse City via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–380
Flights from Elmira/Corning Regional Airport to Pellston via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–370
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 7m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $170–390
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Ithaca to Rochester, Ny
- Saver
- $20–55
- Flexible
- $40–55
Bus from Ithaca to Buffalo
- Saver
- $29–95
- Flexible
- $55–100
Bus from Ithaca to Binghamton
- Saver
- $16–28
- Flexible
- $27–35
Bus from Ithaca to Buffalo
- Saver
- $28–90
- Flexible
- $55–95
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