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

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

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  1. Fly Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport to Traverse City

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    1. Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane SRQ - TVC
    8h 41m
    $143–654

  2. Bus to Tampa, fly to Traverse City

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    1. Take the bus from Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center to Tampa Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane TPA - TVC
    11h 33m
    $126–572

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bradenton/Sarasota - Mobil Gas Station to University of South Florida - 3801 USF Holly Drbus bus
    2. Take the bus from University of South Florida to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta 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
    36h 25m
    $276–500

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Sarasota Amtrak Bus Stop to Tampabus bus
    2. Take the train from Tampa 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 Citybus bus
    2d 6h

  5. Drive 1,368.5 mi

    1. Drive from Sarasota to Traverse Citycar car 1,368.5 mi
    24h 54m
    $250–361

  6. Fly Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane SRQ - GRR
    2. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse Citybus bus
    11h 7m

Sarasota to Traverse City by bus and foot

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration36h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$276Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,226.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 41m

What companies run services between Sarasota, FL, USA and Traverse City, MI, USA?

Delta, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Traverse City (TVC) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fruitville Rd @ Fletcher Ave to Traverse City, MI via Cattlemen Rd @ Fruitville Rd, Bradenton/Sarasota - Mobil Gas Station, University of South Florida, Atlanta Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, and Kalamazoo Metro Transit in around 36h 25m.

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