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

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

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  1. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Traverse City

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    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane RDU - TVC
    8h 12m
    $86–446

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station 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
    30h 30m
    $177–321

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Toledotrain train
    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
    31h 51m

  4. Drive  876.8 mi

    1. Drive from Raleigh to Traverse Citycar car 876.8 mi
    16h 7m
    $160–232

  5. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Pellston, bus

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane RDU - PLN
    2. Take the bus from Pellston to Traverse Citybus bus
    9h 22m
    $106–488

  6. Train to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly to Traverse City

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Greensborotrain train
    2. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane GSO - TVC
    9h 48m
    $162–601

  7. Train to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly to Traverse City

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane CLT - TVC
    9h 47m
    $179–575

Raleigh to Traverse City by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration30h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$177Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 731 mi
  • Duration: 8h 12m

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

Delta, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Traverse City (TVC) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from GoRaleigh Station to Traverse City via Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh Bus Station, Charlotte Bus Station, Detroit, and Grand Rapids in around 30h 30m.

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