There are 6 ways to get from Saint Charles to Traverse City by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Traverse City
best- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Traverse City (TVC)plane STL - TVC
7h 35m$85–423Train, bus via Riverport Lane @ Riverport Eb
- Take the train from St. Louis 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
16h 54m$287–459Train, bus
- Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse Citybus
17h 7mDrive 594.3 mi
- Drive from Saint Charles to Traverse Citycar 594.3 mi
10h 4m$109–157Fly to Pellston, bus
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Pellston (PLN)plane STL - PLN
- Take the bus from Pellston to Traverse Citybus
10h 36m$120–515Bus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse Citybus
18h 59m
Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Traverse City (TVC) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Saint Charles to Traverse City is to drive which costs $100 - $160 and takes 10h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Saint Charles to Traverse City is to fly which takes 7h 35m and costs $85 - $430.
No, there is no direct bus from Saint Charles to Traverse City. However, there are services departing from 4375 Rider Trail North Sb and arriving at Traverse City via North Hanley Transit Center, St Louis Bus Station, Chicago Union Station and Grand Rapids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 59m.
The distance between Saint Charles and Traverse City is 515 miles. The road distance is 597.8 miles.
The best way to get from Saint Charles to Traverse City without a car is to train and bus via Riverport Lane @ Riverport Eb which takes 16h 54m and costs $280 - $460.
It takes approximately 7h 35m to get from Saint Charles to Traverse City, including transfers.
Saint Charles to Traverse City bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from St Louis Bus Station.
The best way to get from Saint Charles to Traverse City is to fly which takes 7h 35m and costs $85 - $430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 18h 59m.
Saint Charles to Traverse City bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Traverse City is 1h ahead of Saint Charles. It is currently 6:06 PM in Saint Charles and 7:06 PM in Traverse City.
What companies run services between Saint Charles, MO, USA and Traverse City, MI, USA?
Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Traverse City (TVC) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Saint Charles to Traverse City via 4375 Rider Trail North Sb, North Hanley Transit Center, Civic Center Transit Center, St Louis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station, and Grand Rapids in around 18h 59m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Traverse City via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–400
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Traverse City via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Traverse City via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Traverse City via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Traverse City via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Traverse City via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 37m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Traverse City via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–440
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Traverse City via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–480
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Pellston via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–450
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Traverse City via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–400
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $150–240
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $150–240
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Pellston to Traverse City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- 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 Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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