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

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There are 8 ways to get from Pennsylvania to Traverse City by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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  1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport, line 14 bus

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    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane PHL - TVC
    2. Take the bus from Cherry Capital Airport to Hall St. Transfer Station - Route 14bus bus
    5h 54m
    $91–487

  2. Fly from Erie International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Erie International Airport (ERI) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane ERI - TVC
    9h 21m
    $70–385

  3. Bus via Detroit

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Allentown Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Allentown to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Detroit to Grand Rapidsbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse Citybus bus
    28h 44m
    $178–309

  4. Train, bus via Washington

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse Citybus bus
    31h 24m
    $280–1,237

  5. Drive  805.6 mi

    1. Drive from Philadelphia to Traverse Citycar car 805.6 mi
    13h 57m
    $147–213

  6. Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport

    1. Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane PIT - TVC
    8h 6m
    $71–421

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Gary Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Traverse City, MIbus bus
    28h 50m
    $182–289

  8. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from 30th Street 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 18m
    $318–754

Pennsylvania to Traverse City by tram and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration28h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$178Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 642.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 54m

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.

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