What is the cheapest way to get from Tampa to Traverse City?

The cheapest way to get from Tampa to Traverse City is to fly which costs $100 - $490 and takes 9h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from Tampa to Traverse City?

The fastest way to get from Tampa to Traverse City is to drive and fly which takes 7h 4m and costs $110 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Tampa and Traverse City?

No, there is no direct bus from Tampa station to Traverse City. However, there are services departing from Tampa Bus Station and arriving at Traverse City via Atlanta Bus Station, Chicago Union Station and Grand Rapids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 28m.

How far is it from Tampa to Traverse City?

The distance between Tampa and Traverse City is 1196 miles. The road distance is 1326.1 miles.

How do I travel from Tampa to Traverse City without a car?

The best way to get from Tampa to Traverse City without a car is to bus which takes 36h 28m and costs $240 - $430.

How long does it take to get from Tampa to Traverse City?

It takes approximately 9h 22m to get from Tampa to Traverse City, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tampa to Traverse City bus from?

Tampa to Traverse City bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Tampa Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Tampa to Traverse City?

The best way to get from Tampa to Traverse City is to fly which takes 9h 22m and costs $100 - $490. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $240 - $430 and takes 36h 28m.

Where does the Tampa to Traverse City bus arrive?

Tampa to Traverse City bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.

Can I drive from Tampa to Traverse City?

Yes, the driving distance between Tampa to Traverse City is 1326 miles. It takes approximately 24h 2m to drive from Tampa to Traverse City.

Where can I stay near Traverse City?

There are 597+ hotels available in Traverse City.

Tampa to Traverse City - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Tampa to Traverse City by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), train, bus, or car

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Fly from Tampa
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1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Traverse City (TVC)plane TPA - TVC
9h 22m
$105–485
Bus
1. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse Citybus
36h 28m
$249–422
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Tampa to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse Citybus
2d 3h
$564–1,431
Drive 1,318.4 mi
1. Drive from Tampa to Traverse Citycar 1,318.4 mi
24h 2m
$241–348
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
2. Fly from Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport (PIE) to Traverse City (TVC)plane PIE - TVC
3. Take the bus from Cherry Capital Airport to Hall St. Transfer Station - Route 14bus
7h 31m
$108–498
Drive to Orlando Sanford, fly
1. Drive from Tampa to Orlando-Sanford-Airport-SFBcar
2. Fly from Orlando Sanford (SFB) to Traverse City (TVC)plane SFB - TVC
7h 4m
$117–511

Tampa to Traverse City by bus and foot

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36h 28mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,189.3 mi
Duration: 9h 22m

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

American Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Tampa (TPA) to Traverse City (TVC) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tampa Bus Station to Traverse City via Atlanta Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station, and Grand Rapids in around 36h 28m.

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