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How to get fromSt. Louis to Traverse Cityby plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)

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There are 7 ways to get from St. Louis to Traverse City by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)

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  1. Fly Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Traverse City

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    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane STL - TVC
    7h 15m
    $70–416

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from St. Louis 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 Citybus bus
    14h 59m
    $276–439

  3. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse Citybus bus
    14h 59m

  4. Drive  580.3 mi

    1. Drive from St. Louis to Traverse Citycar car 580.3 mi
    9h 48m
    $106–153

  5. Fly Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Pellston, bus

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane STL - PLN
    2. Take the bus from Pellston to Traverse Citybus bus
    10h 15m
    $106–498

  6. Train to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, fly to Traverse City

    1. Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain train
    2. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane SPI - TVC
    9h 22m
    $124–441

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse Citybus bus
    16h 18m

St. Louis to Traverse City by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration14h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$276Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 505.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 15m

What companies run services between St. Louis, MO, USA and Traverse City, MI, USA?

Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Traverse City (TVC) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Louis Bus Station to Traverse City via Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station, and Grand Rapids in around 16h 18m.

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