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How to get fromTraverse City to Californiaby plane, bus, train, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Traverse City to California by plane, bus, train, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly to San Diego International Airport

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    1. Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane TVC - SAN
    7h 20m
    $145–621

  2. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane TVC - LAX
    7h 22m
    $120–469

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Traverse City to Grand Rapidsbus bus
    2. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train
    2d 5h
    $1,321–2,097

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Traverse City to Grand Rapidsbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2d 9h

  5. Drive  2,312.7 mi

    1. Drive from Traverse City to Los Angelescar car 2,312.7 mi
    36h 34m
    $423–610

  6. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane TVC - SNA
    7h 40m
    $233–831

  7. Fly to Sacramento International Airport

    1. Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane TVC - SMF
    7h 39m
    $165–720

  8. Fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport

    1. Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane TVC - FAT
    8h 52m
    $144–617

Traverse City to California by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 5hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,321Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,888.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 20m

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

United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Traverse City (TVC) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Traverse City to Los Angeles Union Station via Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station, Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 2d 9h.

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