What is the cheapest way to get from Sarasota to Traverse City?

The cheapest way to get from Sarasota to Traverse City is to bus and fly which costs $110 - $500 and takes 12h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sarasota to Traverse City?

The fastest way to get from Sarasota to Traverse City is to fly which takes 9h 23m and costs $160 - $850.

Is there a direct bus between Sarasota and Traverse City?

No, there is no direct bus from Sarasota to Traverse City. However, there are services departing from Fruitville Rd @ N Lime Ave and arriving at Traverse City via Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center, Tampa Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Chicago Union Station and Grand Rapids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 21m.

How far is it from Sarasota to Traverse City?

The distance between Sarasota and Traverse City is 1233 miles. The road distance is 1375 miles.

How do I travel from Sarasota to Traverse City without a car?

The best way to get from Sarasota to Traverse City without a car is to bus which takes 40h 21m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Sarasota to Traverse City?

It takes approximately 9h 23m to get from Sarasota to Traverse City, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sarasota to Traverse City bus from?

Sarasota to Traverse City bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center station.

Bus or fly from Sarasota to Traverse City?

The best way to get from Sarasota to Traverse City is to fly which takes 9h 23m and costs $160 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 40h 21m.

Where does the Sarasota to Traverse City bus arrive?

Sarasota to Traverse City bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Tampa Bus Station.

Can I drive from Sarasota to Traverse City?

Yes, the driving distance between Sarasota to Traverse City is 1375 miles. It takes approximately 24h 55m to drive from Sarasota to Traverse City.

Where can I stay near Traverse City?

There are 597+ hotels available in Traverse City.

Sarasota to Traverse City - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Sarasota to Traverse City by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), bus, train, or car

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Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport
best
1. Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Traverse City (TVC)plane SRQ - TVC
9h 23m
$163–804
Bus to Tampa, fly
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1. Take the bus from Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center to Tampa Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Traverse City (TVC)plane TPA - TVC
12h 31m
$116–502
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center to Tampa Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus
5. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse Citybus
40h 21m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Sarasota Amtrak Bus Stop to Tampabus
2. Take the train from Tampa to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain
4. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse Citybus
2d 6h
Drive 1,367.1 mi
1. Drive from Sarasota to Traverse Citycar 1,367.1 mi
24h 55m
$250–361

Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Traverse City (TVC) flights

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7h 24mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,226.2 mi
Duration: 9h 23m

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

American Airlines, United 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 @ N Lime Ave to Traverse City via Cattlemen Transit Station, Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center, Tampa Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station, and Grand Rapids in around 40h 21m.

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