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How to get fromTraverse City to East Lansingby bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Traverse City to East Lansing by bus, car, or plane

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  1. Bus via CATA Trans Center

    best
    1. Take the bus from Traverse City to Grand Rapidsbus bus It 81
    2. Take the bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to CATA Intermodal Downtownbus bus 1483
    6h 29m

  2. Drive 174.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Traverse City to East Lansingcar car 174.1 mi
    3h 14m
    $32–46

  3. Fly to Capital Region International Airport

    1. Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane plane TVC - LAN
    5h
    $92–520

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Traverse City to Grand Rapidsbus bus It 81
    2. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to East Lansingbus bus It 22 / ...
    6h 40m

  5. Fly to Detroit, bus

    1. Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane TVC - DTW
    2. Take the bus from DTW McNamara Terminal to East Lansing Marriottbus bus
    4h 23m
    $72–411

Traverse City (TVC) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN) flights

Calendar43Weekly Planes
Duration4h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$78Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Traverse City to East Lansing.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 217 mi
  • Duration: 6h 29m

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

You can take a bus from Traverse City to EBD Michigan Ave before Delta St via Grand Rapids, Greyhound Grand Rapids, and CATA Trans Center in around 6h 29m. Alternatively, Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN) every 4 hours.

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