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How to get fromKansas City to Traverse Cityby plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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

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  1. Fly to Traverse City

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    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane MCI - TVC
    8h 14m
    $93–553

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Kansas City 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
    17h 45m
    $171–411

  3. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse Citybus bus
    17h 45m
    $171–366

  4. Drive  790.8 mi

    1. Drive from Kansas City to Traverse Citycar car 790.8 mi
    13h 26m
    $145–209

  5. Fly to Pellston, bus

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane MCI - PLN
    2. Take the bus from Pellston to Traverse City, MIbus bus
    11h 9m
    $132–645

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoobus bus
    4. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Traverse City, MIbus bus
    21h
    $141–243

Kansas City to Traverse City by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration17h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$171Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 632.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 14m

What companies run services between Kansas City, MO, USA and Traverse City, MI, USA?

United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Traverse City (TVC) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Traverse City, MI via Des Moines, Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, and Kalamazoo Metro Transit in around 21h.

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