There are 7 ways to get from Traverse City to Cincinnati by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Covington
best- Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Covington (CVG)plane TVC - CVG
4h 15m$105–568Drive 443.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Traverse City to Cincinnaticar 443.9 mi
8h 47m$81–117Bus via Gary
- Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to Kalamazoo Metro Transitbus
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Gary Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Cincinnatibus
15h$84–154Bus, train via Indianapolis
- Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to Grand Rapidsbus
- Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Cincinnatibus
20h 12m$142–319Fly to Blue Grass Airport, drive
- Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane TVC - LEX
- Drive from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Cincinnaticar
5h 14m$88–399Bus, train
- Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to Grand Rapidsbus
- Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cincinnatibus
16h 12m$110–222Bus
- Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to Grand Rapidsbus
- Take the bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Toledobus
- Take the bus from Toledo to Miami University Oxford, OHbus
22h 21m$119–235
Traverse City to Cincinnati by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Traverse City to Cincinnati is to drive which costs $80 - $120 and takes 8h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Traverse City to Cincinnati is to fly which takes 4h 15m and costs $100 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Traverse City to Cincinnati. However, there are services departing from Traverse City, MI and arriving at Cincinnati via Kalamazoo Bus Stop and Gary Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h.
The distance between Traverse City and Cincinnati is 415 miles. The road distance is 446.5 miles.
The best way to get from Traverse City to Cincinnati without a car is to bus via Gary which takes 15h and costs $80 - $160.
It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Traverse City to Cincinnati, including transfers.
Traverse City to Cincinnati bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Traverse City, MI station.
The best way to get from Traverse City to Cincinnati is to fly which takes 4h 15m and costs $100 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus via Gary, which costs $80 - $160 and takes 15h.
Traverse City to Cincinnati bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Kalamazoo Metro Transit station.
Yes, the driving distance between Traverse City to Cincinnati is 446 miles. It takes approximately 8h 47m to drive from Traverse City to Cincinnati.
What companies run services between Traverse City, MI, USA and Cincinnati, OH, USA?
Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Covington (CVG) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Traverse City, MI to Cincinnati via Kalamazoo Bus Stop and Gary Bus Station in around 15h.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Traverse City to Covington via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Traverse City to Blue Grass Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–370
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Traverse City, MI to Kalamazoo Metro Transit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Traverse City, MI to Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Traverse City, MI to Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Traverse City, MI to Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to East Lansing Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–29
- Website
- Indian Trails
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