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

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

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  1. Fly Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Traverse City

    best
    1. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane CLE - TVC
    6h 43m
    $66–406

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Columbus to Ann Arborbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ann Arbor to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Traverse City, MIbus bus
    13h 20m
    $64–142

  3. Drive  410.1 mi

    1. Drive from Columbus to Traverse Citycar car 410.1 mi
    7h 50m
    $75–109

  4. Fly John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Traverse City

    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane CMH - TVC
    7h 8m
    $70–426

  5. Bus to Detroit, fly to Traverse City, line 14 bus

    1. Take the bus from Toledo to Dearbornbus bus
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane DTW - TVC
    3. Take the bus from Cherry Capital Airport to Hall St. Transfer Station - Route 14bus bus
    6h 37m
    $83–437

  6. Fly Covington to Traverse City

    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane CVG - TVC
    7h 38m
    $87–497

  7. Bus to Detroit, fly to Pellston, bus

    1. Take the bus from Toledo to Dearbornbus bus
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane DTW - PLN
    3. Take the bus from Pellston to Traverse City, MIbus bus
    7h 56m
    $102–489

  8. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Columbus to Ann Arborbus bus
    2. Take the train from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Kalamazootrain train
    3. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Traverse City, MIbus bus
    13h 23m
    $75–182

  9. Bus via Bowling Green

    1. Take the bus from Columbus - Mound St to Bowling Greenbus 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
    15h 45m
    $85–220

Ohio to Traverse City by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration13h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$64Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 317.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 43m

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

Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Traverse City (TVC) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Columbus to Traverse City, MI via Ann Arbor and Kalamazoo Metro Transit in around 13h 20m.

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