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

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

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  1. Bus, BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Traverse City

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Stationbus bus
    2. Take the subway from Dublin / Pleasanton to Daly Citysubway subway
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane SFO - TVC
    12h 46m
    $141–577

  2. Bus to Sacramento International Airport, fly to Manistee County-Blacker Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL)plane plane SMF - MBL
    3. Drive from Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL) to Traverse Citycar car
    12h 10m
    $127–484

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Modesto to Phoenix Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoobus bus
    5. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Traverse City, MIbus bus
    2d 16h
    $382–694

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Sacramento 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 City, MIbus bus
    2d 16h
    $688–1,588

  5. Drive  2,392.2 mi

    1. Drive from Modesto to Traverse Citycar car 2,392.2 mi
    38h 12m
    $437–631

  6. Bus to Sacramento International Airport, fly to Traverse City

    1. Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane SMF - TVC
    12h 53m
    $160–632

  7. Train to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Traverse City

    1. Take the train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to Santa Clara Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane SJC - TVC
    13h 27m
    $160–624

  8. Bus, bus to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, fly to Traverse City

    1. Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Reno Amtrakbus bus
    3. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane RNO - TVC
    15h 20m
    $165–615

  9. Bus to Stockton Metropolitan Airport, fly to Traverse City

    1. Take the bus from Modesto to Stocktonbus bus
    2. Fly from Stockton Metropolitan Airport (SCK) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane SCK - TVC
    13h 7m
    $183–740

Modesto to Traverse City by bus and foot

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration2d 16hAverage Duration
Ticket$382Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,071.5 mi
  • Duration: 12h 46m

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

You can take a bus from Modesto to Traverse City, MI via Phoenix Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, and Kalamazoo Metro Transit in around 2d 16h.

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