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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 9 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 19m
    $80–446

  2. Fly Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Manistee County-Blacker Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL)plane plane STL - MBL
    2. Drive from Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL) to Traverse Citycar car
    6h 51m
    $62–328

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazootrain train
    3. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Traverse City, MIbus bus
    14h 31m
    $168–335

  4. Train, bus via Chicago

    1. Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Traverse City, MIbus bus
    15h 29m
    $146–290

  5. Drive 580.2 mi

    1. Drive from St. Louis to Traverse Citycar car 580.2 mi
    9h 48m
    $106–153

  6. 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 City, MIbus bus
    9h 17m
    $110–508

  7. 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 27m
    $103–402

  8. Train, bus via Grand Rapids

    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 City, MIbus bus
    15h 9m
    $173–355

  9. Bus

    1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Traverse City, MIbus bus
    15h 50m
    $130–217

St. Louis to Traverse City by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration14h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$168Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 505.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 19m

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, MI via Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, and Kalamazoo Metro Transit in around 15h 50m.

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