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

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There are 8 ways to get from Lafayette to Traverse City by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly Lafayette Regional Airport to Traverse City

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    1. Fly from Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane LFT - TVC
    8h 3m
    $134–566

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lafayette to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station 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
    31h 10m
    $246–439

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Lafayette Transit System to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    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
    34h 4m
    $396–829

  4. Drive 1,240.2 mi

    1. Drive from Lafayette to Traverse Citycar car 1,240.2 mi
    20h 32m
    $227–327

  5. Bus to Alexandria International Airport, fly to Traverse City

    1. Take the bus from Lafayette Transit System to Boyce, LAbus bus
    2. Fly from Alexandria International Airport (AEX) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane AEX - TVC
    10h 43m
    $149–606

  6. Bus to Lake Charles Regional Airport, fly to Traverse City

    1. Take the bus from Lafayette to Lake Charlesbus bus
    2. Fly from Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane LCH - TVC
    12h 3m
    $168–571

  7. Fly Lafayette Regional Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane LFT - GRR
    2. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse City, MIbus bus
    12h 15m
    $220–917

  8. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal 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
    35h 9m
    $416–916

Lafayette to Traverse City by bus and foot

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration31h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$246Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,074.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 3m

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

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) to Traverse City (TVC) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lafayette to Traverse City, MI via Memphis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, and Kalamazoo Metro Transit in around 31h 10m.

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