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There are 6 ways to get from Oakland to Traverse City by plane, train, bus, car, or subway

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  1. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Traverse City

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    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane SFO - TVC
    10h 29m
    $114–476

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Emeryville 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
    2d 14h
    $1,442–2,228

  3. Drive  2,420.7 mi

    1. Drive from Oakland to Traverse Citycar car 2,420.7 mi
    37h 43m
    $414–598

  4. BART to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Traverse City

    1. Take the subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to Milpitassubway subway
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane SJC - TVC
    11h 31m
    $143–615

  5. Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly to Traverse City

    1. Take the train from Oakland to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane SMF - TVC
    12h 16m
    $174–632

  6. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Manistee County-Blacker Airport, drive

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL)plane plane SFO - MBL
    2. Drive from Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL) to Traverse Citycar car
    10h 22m
    $130–497

Oakland to Traverse City by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 14hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,442Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,991.6 mi
  • Duration: 10h 29m

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

Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Traverse City (TVC) hourly.

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