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

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

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  1. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Traverse City

    best
    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane SNA - TVC
    8h 23m
    $161–636

  2. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Traverse City

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane LAX - TVC
    11h 42m
    $129–485

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station 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 Citybus bus
    2d 6h
    $1,327–2,109

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana 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 Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse Citybus bus
    2d 11h

  5. Drive  2,310.9 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Ana to Traverse Citycar car 2,310.9 mi
    36h 30m
    $422–610

  6. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Manistee County-Blacker Airport, drive

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL)plane plane SNA - MBL
    2. Drive from Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL) to Traverse Citycar car
    8h 47m
    $148–538

  7. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Traverse City

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane BUR - TVC
    23h 30m
    $138–542

Santa Ana to Traverse City by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 6hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,327Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,888.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h 23m

What companies run services between Santa Ana, CA, USA and Traverse City, MI, USA?

United Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Traverse City (TVC) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Ana to Traverse City via Los Angeles Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station, and Grand Rapids in around 2d 11h.

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