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

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

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  1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport

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    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane EWR - TVC
    5h 57m
    $76–419

  2. Bus via Detroit

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station 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
    27h 15m
    $178–292

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Newark 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
    38h 27m
    $744–1,157

  4. Drive  799.7 mi

    1. Drive from Newark to Traverse Citycar car 799.7 mi
    14h 57m
    $142–205

  5. Train, train to Laguardia Airport, fly, line 14 bus

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Flushing Main Streettrain train
    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
    7h 8m
    $104–582

  6. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane PHL - TVC
    7h 13m
    $124–1,195

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Bus 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
    29h 53m

Newark to Traverse City by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration27h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$178Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 657.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 57m

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

United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Traverse City (TVC) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newark Penn Station to Traverse City via Detroit and Grand Rapids in around 27h 15m.

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