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How to get fromTraverse City to Lafayetteby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)plane plane TVC - LFT
    5h 31m
    $134–529

  2. 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 Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Lafayettebus bus
    31h 10m
    $225–414

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Traverse City, MI 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 New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    4. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Lafayette Transit Systembus bus
    34h 15m
    $395–827

  4. Drive 1,237.1 mi

    1. Drive from Traverse City to Lafayettecar car 1,237.1 mi
    20h 39m
    $226–327

  5. Bus, train via Lafayette Amtrak Station

    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 New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    4. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    34h 24m
    $415–917

Traverse City to Lafayette by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration31h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$225Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,069.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 31m

What companies run services between Traverse City, MI, USA and Lafayette, LA, USA?

Delta and American Airlines fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Traverse City, MI to Lafayette via Kalamazoo Bus Stop, Chicago Bus Station, and Memphis Bus Station in around 31h 10m.

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