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

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

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane SGF - TVC
    6h 51m
    $89–412

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from St. Louis 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
    20h 9m
    $175–366

  3. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse Citybus bus
    20h 9m
    $175–341

  4. Drive  795.2 mi

    1. Drive from Springfield to Traverse Citycar car 795.2 mi
    13h 21m
    $146–210

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus 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
    21h
    $145–246

Springfield to Traverse City by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration20h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$175Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 675.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 51m

What companies run services between Springfield, MO, USA and Traverse City, MI, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Traverse City (TVC) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to Traverse City, MI via St Louis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, and Kalamazoo Metro Transit in around 21h.

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