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How to get fromKentucky to Traverse Cityby plane, bus, train, car, taxi, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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There are 9 ways to get from Kentucky to Traverse City by plane, bus, train, car, taxi, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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  1. Fly from Blue Grass Airport

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    1. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane LEX - TVC
    6h 4m
    $94–400

  2. Fly from Louisville International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane SDF - TVC
    7h 34m
    $80–456

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazootrain train
    3. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Traverse City, MIbus bus
    15h 36m
    $115–202

  4. Bus, train via Indianapolis

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse City, MIbus bus
    18h 34m
    $148–324

  5. Drive 489 mi

    1. Drive from Louisville to Traverse Citycar car 489 mi
    9h 9m
    $90–129

  6. Fly from Covington

    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane CVG - TVC
    7h 10m
    $80–464

  7. Taxi to Evansville, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Owensboro to Evansville (EVV)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Evansville (EVV) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane EVV - TVC
    7h 39m
    $156–463

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Gary, INbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Traverse City, MIbus bus
    16h 5m
    $95–147

  9. Bus via Indianapolis

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union 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 City, MIbus bus
    17h 18m
    $129–229

Kentucky to Traverse City by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration15h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$115Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 484.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 4m

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

Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Traverse City (TVC) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Louisville, KY to Traverse City, MI via Gary, IN, Gary Bus Station, and Kalamazoo Metro Transit in around 16h 5m.

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