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

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

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  1. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Traverse City

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    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane SEA - TVC
    10h 39m
    $139–559

  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 8h
    $658–1,450

  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 11h
    $406–772

  4. Drive 2,131.2 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to Traverse Citycar car 2,131.2 mi
    37h 33m
    $389–562

  5. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport 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
    13h 23m
    $158–601

  6. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport 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
    11h 20m
    $156–621

  7. Fly King County International Airport to Traverse City

    1. Fly from King County International Airport (BFI) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane BFI - TVC
    12h 4m
    $236–956

Seattle to Traverse City by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 8hAverage Duration
Ticket$658Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,778.3 mi
  • Duration: 10h 39m

What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Traverse City, MI, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Traverse City (TVC) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seattle Bus Station to Traverse City, MI via Denver Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, and Kalamazoo Metro Transit in around 2d 11h.

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