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

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There are 7 ways to get from Tacoma to Traverse City by plane, bus, train, 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
    9h 55m
    $126–556

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Pacific Ave & S 19th St to 4th Ave S & Jackson Stbus bus 590 / ...
    2. Take the train from Seattle 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
    2d 9h
    $798–1,683

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Commerce St Station - Zone D to Bus Wy & Royal Brougham Stbus bus 594 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoobus bus
    5. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Traverse City, MIbus bus
    2d 13h
    $463–888

  4. Drive 2,144 mi

    1. Drive from Tacoma to Traverse Citycar car 2,144 mi
    37h 50m
    $392–566

  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 7m
    $165–658

  6. Train to Portland International Airport, fly to Traverse City

    1. Take the train from Tacoma to Portlandtrain train
    2. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane PDX - TVC
    13h 12m
    $191–697

  7. 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
    10h 54m
    $153–618

Tacoma to Traverse City by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 9hAverage Duration
Ticket$798Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,785.5 mi
  • Duration: 9h 55m

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

Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Traverse City (TVC) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Commerce St Station - Zone D to Traverse City, MI via Bus Wy & Royal Brougham St, Seattle Bus Station, Denver Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, and Kalamazoo Metro Transit in around 2d 13h.

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