There are 5 ways to get from McAllen to Traverse City by plane, bus (Amtrak), bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Mcallen Miller International Airport (MFE) to Traverse City (TVC)plane MFE - TVC
8h 19m$179–760Bus
- Take the bus from McAllen Central Station to Dallasbus
- Take the bus from Dallas Jefferson to Chicagobus
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoobus
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Traverse City, MIbus
38h 35m$330–548Bus, train via Dallas
- Take the bus from McAllen Central Station to Dallasbus
- Take the train from Dallas to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazootrain
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Traverse City, MIbus
41h 48m$492–920Drive 1,706.9 mi
- Drive from McAllen to Traverse Citycar 1,706.9 mi
28h 49m$312–450Bus, train
- Take the bus from McAllen Central Station to San Marcosbus
- Take the train from San Marcos Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse City, MIbus
2d$547–1,113
McAllen to Traverse City by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from McAllen to Traverse City is to drive which costs $310 - $450 and takes 28h 49m.
The fastest way to get from McAllen to Traverse City is to fly which takes 8h 19m and costs $170 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from McAllen station to Traverse City. However, there are services departing from McAllen Central Station and arriving at Traverse City, MI via Dallas Jefferson, California & 35th Street, LaSalle & 35th Street, Chicago Union Station and Kalamazoo Metro Transit. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 35m.
The distance between McAllen and Traverse City is 1483 miles. The road distance is 1716.9 miles.
The best way to get from McAllen to Traverse City without a car is to bus which takes 38h 35m and costs $330 - $550.
It takes approximately 8h 19m to get from McAllen to Traverse City, including transfers.
McAllen to Traverse City bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, depart from McAllen Central Station.
The best way to get from McAllen to Traverse City is to fly which takes 8h 19m and costs $170 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $330 - $550 and takes 38h 35m.
McAllen to Traverse City bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, arrive at Dallas station.
Traverse City is 1h ahead of McAllen. It is currently 2:24 PM in McAllen and 3:24 PM in Traverse City.
What companies run services between McAllen, TX, USA and Traverse City, MI, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Mcallen Miller International Airport (MFE) to Traverse City (TVC) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from McAllen Central Station to Traverse City, MI via Dallas, Dallas Jefferson, California & 35th Street, Sox-35th Red Line Station, LaSalle & 35th Street, Clark & Harrison, Chicago Union Station, and Kalamazoo Metro Transit in around 38h 35m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Mcallen Miller International Airport to Traverse City via Austin, Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from Mcallen Miller International Airport to Traverse City via Austin, Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–800
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Mcallen Miller International Airport to Traverse City via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–750
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Mcallen Miller International Airport to Traverse City via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 7m
- When
- Wednesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Dallas to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $320–650
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from San Marcos Amtrak to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 29h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $410–850
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- [email protected]
- Website
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from McAllen Central Station to Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $90–120
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from McAllen Central Station to Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $90–120
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.com
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- [email protected]
- Website
- tornadobus.com
Bus from Dallas Jefferson to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–290
- Schedules at
- tornadobus.com
- Adults 11-59
- $150–290
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Traverse City, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Traverse City, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse City, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from McAllen Central Station to San Marcos
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–95
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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Yes, the driving distance between McAllen to Traverse City is 1717 miles. It takes approximately 28h 49m to drive from McAllen to Traverse City.
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