There are 3 ways to get from Traverse City to Kalamazoo by bus, car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Traverse City to Grand Rapidsbus It 81
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Kalamazoobus It 73 / ...
6h 15m$36–71Drive 189.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Traverse City to Kalamazoocar 189.9 mi
3h 13m$35–51Fly
- Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO)plane TVC - AZO
5h 59m$65–338
Traverse City to Kalamazoo by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Traverse City to Kalamazoo is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Traverse City to Kalamazoo is to drive which takes 3h 13m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Traverse City to Kalamazoo. However, there are services departing from Traverse City and arriving at Kalamazoo via Grand Rapids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.
The distance between Traverse City and Kalamazoo is 199 miles. The road distance is 191 miles.
The best way to get from Traverse City to Kalamazoo without a car is to bus which takes 6h 15m and costs $35 - $75.
It takes approximately 6h 15m to get from Traverse City to Kalamazoo, including transfers.
Traverse City to Kalamazoo bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Traverse City station.
The best way to get from Traverse City to Kalamazoo is to bus which takes 6h 15m and costs $35 - $75. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $65 - $340 and takes 5h 59m.
Traverse City to Kalamazoo bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Grand Rapids station.
Yes, the driving distance between Traverse City to Kalamazoo is 191 miles. It takes approximately 3h 13m to drive from Traverse City to Kalamazoo.
What companies run services between Traverse City, MI, USA and Kalamazoo, MI, USA?
You can take a bus from Traverse City to Kalamazoo via Grand Rapids in around 6h 15m. Alternatively, Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) every 4 hours.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Traverse City to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–320
Flights from Traverse City to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport via Minneapolis, Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–460
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Traverse City to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
- 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 Grand Rapids to Kalamazoo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–24
- Website
- Indian Trails
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