There are 4 ways to get from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Traverse City by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Traverse City (TVC)plane DCA - TVC
4h 15m$115–615Bus
- Take the bus from Washington Union 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
27h 9m$152–301Train, bus
- Take the train from Alexandria to Toledotrain
- Take the bus from Toledo to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Greyhound Grand Rapidsbus
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse City, MIbus
27h 43m$254–522Drive 737.6 mi
- Drive from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Traverse Citycar 737.6 mi
13h 28m$135–195
Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Traverse City by subway and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Traverse City is to drive which costs $130 - $200 and takes 13h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Traverse City is to fly which takes 4h 15m and costs $110 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) station to Traverse City. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Traverse City, MI via Gary Bus Station and Kalamazoo Metro Transit. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 9m.
The distance between Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) and Traverse City is 611 miles. The road distance is 741.9 miles.
The best way to get from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Traverse City without a car is to bus which takes 27h 9m and costs $150 - $310.
It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Traverse City, including transfers.
Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Traverse City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Traverse City is to fly which takes 4h 15m and costs $110 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $150 - $310 and takes 27h 9m.
Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Traverse City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Gary Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Traverse City is 742 miles. It takes approximately 13h 28m to drive from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Traverse City.
What companies run services between Reagan Washington Airport (DCA), USA and Traverse City, MI, USA?
American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Traverse City (TVC) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Yellow/Blue Line Track 1 Platform-Trains North Washington DC & Maryland Via Virginia to Traverse City, MI via Gallery Place, Green/Yellow Line Center Platform, Gallery Place, Red Line Track 1 Platform, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Washington Union Station, Gary Bus Station, and Kalamazoo Metro Transit in around 27h 9m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Traverse City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Traverse City via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Traverse City via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–800
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Traverse City via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Traverse City via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140–750
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Traverse City via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Alexandria to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $160–360
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Gary Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–200
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Gary Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Traverse City, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Greyhound Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–29
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse City, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- Indian Trails
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Toledo to East Lansing Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Website
- Amtrak
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