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How to get fromJacksonville to Traverse Cityby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Jacksonville to Traverse City by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Traverse City

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    1. Fly from Jacksonville (JAX) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane JAX - TVC
    9h 17m
    $90–446

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse Citybus bus
    33h 53m
    $228–401

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Jacksonville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse Citybus bus
    46h 39m
    $492–1,283

  4. Drive  1,171.9 mi

    1. Drive from Jacksonville to Traverse Citycar car 1,171.9 mi
    22h 41m
    $214–309

  5. Fly to Pellston, bus

    1. Fly from Jacksonville (JAX) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane JAX - PLN
    2. Take the bus from Pellston to Traverse Citybus bus
    10h 26m
    $110–488

  6. Fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Jacksonville (JAX) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane JAX - GRR
    2. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse Citybus bus
    11h 6m
    $106–467

Jacksonville to Traverse City by bus and foot

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration33h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$228Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,032.3 mi
  • Duration: 9h 17m

What companies run services between Jacksonville, FL, USA and Traverse City, MI, USA?

Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Jacksonville (JAX) to Traverse City (TVC) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jacksonville to Traverse City via Atlanta Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station, and Grand Rapids in around 33h 53m.

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