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

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

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  1. Fly from Tampa

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    1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane TPA - TVC
    8h 53m
    $105–495

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Gary Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Traverse City, MIbus bus
    35h 50m
    $226–376

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Tampa 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
    2d 3h
    $502–1,195

  4. Drive  1,318.4 mi

    1. Drive from Tampa to Traverse Citycar car 1,318.4 mi
    24h 2m
    $241–348

  5. Bus to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane SRQ - TVC
    12h 10m
    $165–771

  6. Line 300 bus to Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport, fly, line 14 bus

    1. Take the bus from Marion Transit Parking Lot to Psta 34Th St Complex - Shelter - Dbus bus
    2. Fly from Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport (PIE) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane PIE - TVC
    3. Take the bus from Cherry Capital Airport to Hall St. Transfer Station - Route 14bus bus
    7h 31m
    $108–498

  7. Drive to Orlando Sanford, fly

    1. Drive from Tampa to Orlando-Sanford-Airport-SFBcar car
    2. Fly from Orlando Sanford (SFB) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane SFB - TVC
    7h 2m
    $117–511

Tampa to Traverse City by bus

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration35h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$226Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,189.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h 53m

What companies run services between Tampa, FL, USA and Traverse City, MI, USA?

Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Tampa (TPA) to Traverse City (TVC) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tampa Bus Station to Traverse City, MI via Atlanta Bus Station, Gary Bus Station, and Kalamazoo Metro Transit in around 35h 50m.

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