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

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

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  1. Fly to Traverse City

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    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane PDX - TVC
    8h 31m
    $140–556

  2. Fly to Manistee County-Blacker Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL)plane plane PDX - MBL
    2. Drive from Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL) to Traverse Citycar car
    9h 20m
    $113–426

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Portland 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 City, MIbus bus
    2d 9h
    $783–1,673

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Pasco Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Pasco Bus Stop to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoobus bus
    5. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Traverse City, MIbus bus
    2d 12h
    $426–816

  5. Drive 2,188.5 mi

    1. Drive from Portland Airport (PDX) to Traverse Citycar car 2,188.5 mi
    38h 55m
    $400–577

  6. Fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane PDX - GRR
    2. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse City, MIbus bus
    13h 4m
    $265–1,007

  7. Fly to Delta County Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Delta County Airport (ESC)plane plane PDX - ESC
    2. Take the bus from Escanaba, MI to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St. Ignace to Traverse City, MIbus bus
    17h 33m
    $212–676

Portland Airport (PDX) to Traverse City by tram, foot, train, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 9hAverage Duration
Ticket$783Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,797.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 31m

What companies run services between Portland Airport (PDX), USA and Traverse City, MI, USA?

United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Traverse City (TVC) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland International Airport to Traverse City, MI via Portland Flix/Greyhound, Portland Curbside Bus Stop, Pasco Bus Stop, Denver Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, and Kalamazoo Metro Transit in around 2d 12h.

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