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How to get fromTraverse City to Grand Canyon National Parkby plane, bus, train, car, or shuttle

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There are 7 ways to get from Traverse City to Grand Canyon National Park by plane, bus, train, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly to Flagstaff, bus

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    1. Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Flagstaff (FLG)plane plane TVC - FLG
    2. Take the bus from Flagstaff Pulliam Airport to Grand Canyon Maswik Lodgebus bus
    11h 57m
    $203–741

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Traverse City, MI 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 Flagstafftrain train
    4. Take the bus from Flagstaff Amtrak Station to Grand Canyon Maswik Lodgebus bus
    45h 11m
    $625–1,347

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to Kalamazoo Metro Transitbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Williamsbus bus
    6. Drive from Williams to Grand Canyon National Parkcar car
    2d 6h
    $354–695

  4. Drive 1,946.1 mi

    1. Drive from Traverse City to Grand Canyon National Parkcar car 1,946.1 mi
    33h 29m
    $356–513

  5. Fly to Phoenix, shuttle

    1. Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane TVC - PHX
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Grand Canyon Villageshuttle bus
    10h 59m
    $421–894

  6. Fly to Harry Reid International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane TVC - LAS
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Treasure Island Hotel and Casino to GC Village Bright Angel Lodgeshuttle bus
    13h 30m
    $248–721

  7. Fly to Prescott, bus, shuttle

    1. Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Prescott (PRC)plane plane TVC - PRC
    2. Take the bus from Prescott Valley Kiosk to Sky Harbor International Airportbus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Grand Canyon Villageshuttle bus
    16h 57m
    $495–999

Traverse City to Grand Canyon National Park by bus, train, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration45h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$625Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,624.6 mi
  • Duration: 11h 57m

What companies run services between Traverse City, MI, USA and Grand Canyon National Park, AZ, USA?

There is no direct connection from Traverse City to Grand Canyon National Park. However, you can take the taxi to Traverse-City-Airport-TVC airport, fly to Flagstaff (FLG), walk to Flagstaff Pulliam Airport, take the bus to Grand Canyon Maswik Lodge, then walk to Grand Canyon National Park. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Traverse City, MI to Grand Canyon National Park via Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station, Chicago Union Station, Flagstaff, Flagstaff Amtrak Station, and Maswik Lodge in around 45h 11m.

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