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How to get fromTraverse City to Durhamby plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Traverse City to Durham by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport

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    1. Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane TVC - RDU
    6h 4m
    $104–512

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Traverse City to Grand Rapidsbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Detroitbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Winston Salem(Trans Center)bus bus
    4. Take the bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Durhambus bus
    27h 35m
    $163–272

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Traverse City to Grand Rapidsbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to East Lansingbus bus
    3. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Toledobus bus
    4. Take the train from Toledo to Raleigh Union Stationtrain train
    33h 35m
    $276–629

  4. Drive  852.8 mi

    1. Drive from Traverse City to Durhamcar car 852.8 mi
    15h 38m
    $156–225

  5. Fly to Piedmont Triad International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane plane TVC - GSO
    2. Take the train from Greensboro to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain train
    6h 11m
    $185–886

Traverse City to Durham by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration27h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$163Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 728.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 4m

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

Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Traverse City to Durham via Grand Rapids, Detroit Bus Station, and Winston Salem(Trans Center) in around 27h 35m.

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