There are 4 ways to get from Traverse City to Denver by plane, bus, train, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Denver (DEN)plane TVC - DEN
4h 12m$113–566Bus, train
- Take the bus from Traverse City 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 Denvertrain
29h 14m$671–1,097Bus
- Take the bus from Traverse City to Grand Rapidsbus
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus
32h 2mDrive 1,300.6 mi
- Drive from Traverse City to Denvercar 1,300.6 mi
20h 53m$238–343
Traverse City to Denver by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Traverse City to Denver is to drive which costs $230 - $350 and takes 20h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Traverse City to Denver is to fly which takes 4h 12m and costs $110 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Traverse City to Denver station. However, there are services departing from Traverse City and arriving at Denver Union Station via Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 2m.
The distance between Traverse City and Denver is 1063 miles. The road distance is 1308.2 miles.
The best way to get from Traverse City to Denver without a car is to bus and train which takes 29h 14m and costs $650 - $1,100.
It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Traverse City to Denver, including transfers.
Traverse City to Denver bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Traverse City station.
The best way to get from Traverse City to Denver is to fly which takes 4h 12m and costs $110 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 32h 2m.
Traverse City to Denver bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Grand Rapids station.
Denver is 2h behind Traverse City. It is currently 7:24 PM in Traverse City and 5:24 PM in Denver.
What companies run services between Traverse City, MI, USA and Denver, CO, USA?
United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Denver (DEN) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Traverse City to Denver Union Station via Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station, Chicago Union Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 32h 2m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Traverse City to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Traverse City to Denver via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Traverse City to Denver via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Traverse City to Denver via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Traverse City to Denver via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Traverse City to Denver via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
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
- $95–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $550–900
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Traverse City to Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Traverse City to Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- Indian Trails
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $180–270
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Traverse City to Denver is 1308 miles. It takes approximately 20h 53m to drive from Traverse City to Denver.
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