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

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

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  1. Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane SGF - TVC
    6h 51m
    $89–412

  2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane STL - TVC
    7h 23m
    $76–416

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Kansas City 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
    18h 51m
    $184–410

  4. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    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
    18h 51m
    $189–375

  5. Drive  790.8 mi

    1. Drive from Kansas City to Traverse Citycar car 790.8 mi
    13h 26m
    $145–209

  6. Fly from Columbia Regional Airport

    1. Fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane COU - TVC
    6h 35m
    $118–439

  7. Fly from Kansas City

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane MCI - TVC
    8h 1m
    $93–553

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines 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
    21h
    $146–253

Missouri to Traverse City by tram, train, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration18h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$184Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 675.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 51m

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

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Traverse City (TVC) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Traverse City, MI via Des Moines, Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, and Kalamazoo Metro Transit in around 21h.

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