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How to get fromSeattle Airport (SEA) to Traverse Cityby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), or car

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

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  1. Fly to Traverse City

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    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane SEA - TVC
    8h 2m
    $128–509

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Seattle 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 City, MIbus bus
    2d 9h
    $786–1,676

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoobus bus
    4. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Traverse City, MIbus bus
    2d 14h
    $441–836

  4. Drive 2,134.1 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Traverse Citycar car 2,134.1 mi
    37h 44m
    $390–563

  5. Fly to Pellston, bus

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane SEA - PLN
    2. Take the bus from Pellston to Traverse City, MIbus bus
    11h 14m
    $160–592

  6. Fly to Manistee County-Blacker Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL)plane plane SEA - MBL
    2. Drive from Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL) to Traverse Citycar car
    9h 2m
    $151–587

Seattle Airport (SEA) to Traverse City by bus, tram, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 9hAverage Duration
Ticket$786Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,762.1 mi
  • Duration: 8h 2m

What companies run services between Seattle Airport (SEA), USA and Traverse City, MI, USA?

Delta, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Traverse City (TVC) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from SeaTac Airport Terminal - Bay 2 to Traverse City, MI via International Blvd & S 176th St - Bay 2, SODO Busway & S Royal Brougham Way, Seattle Bus Station, Denver Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, and Kalamazoo Metro Transit in around 2d 14h.

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