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

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There are 5 ways to get from Traverse City to Kansas City by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (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 50m
    $123–616

  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

  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, 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 to Des Moinesbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus bus
    22h 5m

Traverse City (TVC) to Kansas City (MCI) flights

Calendar117Weekly Planes
Duration5h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$111Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 627.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 50m

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

Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Kansas City (MCI) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Traverse City, MI to Kansas City via Kalamazoo Bus Stop, Chicago, and Des Moines in around 22h 5m.

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