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

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

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Traverse City

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane LAX - TVC
    10h 13m
    $111–486

  2. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Manistee County-Blacker Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL)plane plane LAX - MBL
    2. Drive from Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL) to Traverse Citycar car
    9h 19m
    $108–308

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles 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
    2d 5h
    $683–1,732

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis 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
    2d 9h
    $423–667

  5. Drive  2,313.3 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Traverse Citycar car 2,313.3 mi
    36h 30m
    $423–610

  6. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Traverse City

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane BUR - TVC
    16h 33m
    $120–502

  7. Train to Ontario International Airport, fly to Traverse City

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane ONT - TVC
    10h 38m
    $145–631

  8. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Traverse City

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane SNA - TVC
    12h 43m
    $144–624

  9. Fly Long Beach Airport to Traverse City

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane LGB - TVC
    19h 8m
    $189–859

Los Angeles to Traverse City by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 5hAverage Duration
Ticket$683Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,913.8 mi
  • Duration: 10h 13m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Traverse City, MI, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Traverse City (TVC) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Traverse City via St Louis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station, and Grand Rapids in around 2d 9h.

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