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How to get fromSan Diego to Traverse Cityby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), or car

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There are 6 ways to get from San Diego to Traverse City by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly to Traverse City

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane SAN - TVC
    8h 43m
    $147–579

  2. Fly to Manistee County-Blacker Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL)plane plane SAN - MBL
    2. Drive from Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL) to Traverse Citycar car
    9h 45m
    $114–430

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station 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 City, MIbus bus
    2d 8h
    $813–1,738

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus 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 13h
    $439–808

  5. Drive 2,374.9 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to Traverse Citycar car 2,374.9 mi
    37h 35m
    $434–626

  6. Fly to Pellston, bus

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane SAN - PLN
    2. Take the bus from Pellston to Traverse City, MIbus bus
    11h 24m
    $174–646

San Diego to Traverse City by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 8hAverage Duration
Ticket$813Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,888.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 43m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Traverse City, MI, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Traverse City (TVC) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Diego to Traverse City, MI via Los Angeles Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, and Kalamazoo Metro Transit in around 2d 13h.

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