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

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There are 7 ways to get from New York to Traverse City by train, plane, bus, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, subway, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly, line 14 bus

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    1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane EWR - TVC
    3. Take the bus from Cherry Capital Airport to Hall St. Transfer Station - Route 14bus bus
    6h 6m
    $95–442

  2. Bus via Lansing

    1. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Toledo Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Toledo to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from East Lansing to Grand Rapidsbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse Citybus bus
    23h 55m

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station 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
    29h 36m
    $647–1,009

  4. Drive  809.4 mi

    1. Drive from New York to Traverse Citycar car 809.4 mi
    15h 13m
    $143–207

  5. Line 4 subway, bus to Laguardia Airport, fly, line 14 bus

    1. Take the subway from 14 St-Union Sq to 125th Streetsubway subway
    2. Take the bus from E 125 St/Lexington Av to Laguardia Rd/94 Stbus bus
    3. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane LGA - TVC
    4. Take the bus from Cherry Capital Airport to Hall St. Transfer Station - Route 14bus bus
    6h 19m
    $99–564

  6. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane PHL - TVC
    7h 30m
    $126–1,203

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Detroit to Grand Rapidsbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse Citybus bus
    28h 5m
    $188–306

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Traverse City (TVC) flights

Calendar63Weekly Planes
Duration5h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$74Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 665 mi
  • Duration: 6h 6m

What companies run services between New York, NY, USA and Traverse City, MI, USA?

You can take a bus from New York Midtown to Traverse City via Toledo, East Lansing Amtrak Station, East Lansing, and Grand Rapids in around 23h 55m.

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