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How to get fromTraverse City to Kansas Cityby plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane TVC - MCI
    5h 57m
    $108–566

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Traverse City 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 Kansas Citytrain train
    17h 41m
    $361–567

  3. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Traverse City to Grand Rapidsbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kansas Citytrain train
    17h 41m

  4. Drive  793.1 mi

    1. Drive from Traverse City to Kansas Citycar car 793.1 mi
    13h 25m
    $145–210

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Traverse City to Grand Rapidsbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    21h 12m

Traverse City to Kansas City by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration17h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$361Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 627.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 57m

What companies run services between Traverse City, MI, USA and Kansas City, MO, USA?

Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Kansas City (MCI) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Traverse City to Kansas City Bus Station via Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station, Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Des Moines in around 21h 12m.

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