What is the cheapest way to get from Lee's Summit to Traverse City?

The cheapest way to get from Lee's Summit to Traverse City is to drive which costs $140 - $210 and takes 13h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lee's Summit to Traverse City?

The fastest way to get from Lee's Summit to Traverse City is to fly which takes 9h 15m and costs $90 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Lee's Summit and Traverse City?

No, there is no direct bus from Lee's Summit to Traverse City. However, there are services departing from On 350 Hwy And Chipman Southbound and arriving at Traverse City via Kansas City Bus Station, Des Moines, Chicago Union Station and Grand Rapids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 5m.

How far is it from Lee's Summit to Traverse City?

The distance between Lee's Summit and Traverse City is 654 miles. The road distance is 787.3 miles.

How do I travel from Lee's Summit to Traverse City without a car?

The best way to get from Lee's Summit to Traverse City without a car is to train and bus which takes 20h 48m and costs $410 - $700.

How long does it take to get from Lee's Summit to Traverse City?

It takes approximately 9h 15m to get from Lee's Summit to Traverse City, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lee's Summit to Traverse City bus from?

Lee's Summit to Traverse City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Kansas City Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Lee's Summit to Traverse City?

The best way to get from Lee's Summit to Traverse City is to fly which takes 9h 15m and costs $90 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 23h 5m.

Where does the Lee's Summit to Traverse City bus arrive?

Lee's Summit to Traverse City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Des Moines station.

What is the time difference between Lee's Summit and Traverse City?

Traverse City is 1h ahead of Lee's Summit. It is currently 11:47 AM in Lee's Summit and 12:47 PM in Traverse City.

Can I drive from Lee's Summit to Traverse City?

Yes, the driving distance between Lee's Summit to Traverse City is 787 miles. It takes approximately 13h 37m to drive from Lee's Summit to Traverse City.

Where can I stay near Traverse City?

There are 595+ hotels available in Traverse City.

Lee's Summit to Traverse City - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Lee's Summit to Traverse City by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), or car

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Fly to Traverse City
best
1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Traverse City (TVC)plane MCI - TVC
9h 15m
$93–553
Fly to Manistee County-Blacker Airport, drive
cheapest
1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL)plane MCI - MBL
2. Drive from Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL) to Traverse Citycar
9h 23m
$80–415
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lee's Summit Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse Citybus
20h 48m
$417–655
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moinesbus
2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse Citybus
23h 5m
Drive 782.8 mi
1. Drive from Lee's Summit to Traverse Citycar 782.8 mi
13h 37m
$143–207
Fly to Pellston, bus
1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Pellston (PLN)plane MCI - PLN
2. Take the bus from Pellston to Traverse Citybus
12h 13m
$133–645
Train, bus #2
1. Take the train from Lee's Summit Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse Citybus
20h 48m

Lee's Summit to Traverse City by train and bus

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Distance: 650.6 mi
Duration: 9h 15m

What companies run services between Lee's Summit, MO, USA and Traverse City, MI, USA?

Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Traverse City (TVC) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from On 350 Hwy And Chipman Southbound to Traverse City via On 13Th Between Charlotte & Holmes Wb, Kansas City Bus Station, Des Moines, Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station, and Grand Rapids in around 23h 5m.

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