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

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

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  1. Fly Louisville International Airport to Traverse City

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    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane SDF - TVC
    7h 17m
    $85–486

  2. Drive to Blue Grass Airport, fly to Traverse City

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Louisville to Lexington-Airport-LEXcar car
    2. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane LEX - TVC
    7h 19m
    $76–382

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    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
    16h 4m
    $170–257

  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 Citybus bus
    18h 24m
    $243–414

  5. Drive  489 mi

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

  6. Drive to Covington, fly to Traverse City

    1. Drive from Louisville to Covington (CVG)car car
    2. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane CVG - TVC
    7h 17m
    $100–528

  7. Fly Louisville International Airport to Pellston, bus

    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane SDF - PLN
    2. Take the bus from Pellston to Traverse Citybus bus
    11h 28m
    $110–538

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    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
    16h 4m

  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 Citybus bus
    17h 8m

Louisville to Traverse City by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration16h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$170Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 468.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 17m

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

Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Traverse City (TVC) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Louisville, KY to Traverse City via Chicago Union Station, Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station, and Grand Rapids in around 16h 4m.

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