There are 8 ways to get from Pennsylvania to Traverse City by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Philadelphia International Airport, line 14 bus
best- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Traverse City (TVC)plane PHL - TVC
- Take the bus from Cherry Capital Airport to Hall St. Transfer Station - Route 14bus
5h 54m$91–487Fly from Erie International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Erie International Airport (ERI) to Traverse City (TVC)plane ERI - TVC
9h 21m$70–385Bus via Detroit
- Take the bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Allentown Transportation Centerbus
- Take the bus from Allentown to Detroit Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Detroit to Grand Rapidsbus
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse Citybus
28h 44m$178–309Train, bus via Washington
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse Citybus
31h 24m$280–1,237Drive 805.6 mi
- Drive from Philadelphia to Traverse Citycar 805.6 mi
13h 57m$147–213Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport
- Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Traverse City (TVC)plane PIT - TVC
8h 6m$71–421Bus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Gary Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Traverse City, MIbus
28h 50m$182–289Train, bus
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse Citybus
38h 18m$318–754
Pennsylvania to Traverse City by tram and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pennsylvania to Traverse City is to drive which costs $140 - $220 and takes 13h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Pennsylvania to Traverse City is to fly and line 14 bus which takes 5h 54m and costs $90 - $490.
No, there is no direct bus from Pennsylvania station to Traverse City. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia 30th St Station and arriving at Traverse City via Allentown, Detroit and Grand Rapids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 44m.
The distance between Pennsylvania and Traverse City is 646 miles. The road distance is 810.3 miles.
The best way to get from Pennsylvania to Traverse City without a car is to bus via Detroit which takes 28h 44m and costs $170 - $310.
It takes approximately 5h 54m to get from Pennsylvania to Traverse City, including transfers.
Pennsylvania to Traverse City bus services, operated by Martz Bus, depart from Philadelphia 30th St Station.
The best way to get from Pennsylvania to Traverse City is to bus via Detroit which takes 28h 44m and costs $170 - $310. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $65 - $390 and takes 9h 21m.
Pennsylvania to Traverse City bus services, operated by Martz Bus, arrive at Allentown Transportation Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pennsylvania to Traverse City is 810 miles. It takes approximately 13h 57m to drive from Pennsylvania to Traverse City.
What companies run services between Pennsylvania, USA and Traverse City, MI, USA?
You can take a vehicle from 15th St/City Hall to Traverse City via Drexel Station at 30th St, Philadelphia 30th St Station, Allentown Transportation Center, Allentown, Detroit, and Grand Rapids in around 28h 44m. Alternatively, American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Erie International Airport (ERI) to Traverse City (TVC) twice daily.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Traverse City via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Erie International Airport to Traverse City via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–380
Flights from Pittsburgh International Airport to Traverse City via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–480
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $180–430
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–100
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $250–600
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–100
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 231-941-2324
- Website
- bata.net
Bus from Cherry Capital Airport to Hall St. Transfer Station - Route 14
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- http://www.bata.net/
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