There are 3 ways to get from Traverse City to Lansing 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 Lansingbus It 22 / ...
6h 15m$38–75Drive 172.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Traverse City to Lansingcar 172.3 mi
3h 21m$32–46Fly
- Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane TVC - LAN
5h 18m$60–338
Traverse City to Lansing by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Traverse City to Lansing is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Traverse City to Lansing is to drive which takes 3h 21m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Traverse City to Lansing. However, there are services departing from Traverse City and arriving at Lansing via Grand Rapids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.
The distance between Traverse City and Lansing is 213 miles. The road distance is 173.3 miles.
The best way to get from Traverse City to Lansing without a car is to bus which takes 6h 15m and costs $35 - $80.
It takes approximately 6h 15m to get from Traverse City to Lansing, including transfers.
Traverse City to Lansing bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Traverse City station.
The best way to get from Traverse City to Lansing is to bus which takes 6h 15m and costs $35 - $80. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $60 - $340 and takes 5h 18m.
Traverse City to Lansing bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Grand Rapids station.
Yes, the driving distance between Traverse City to Lansing is 173 miles. It takes approximately 3h 21m to drive from Traverse City to Lansing.
What companies run services between Traverse City, MI, USA and Lansing, MI, USA?
You can take a bus from Traverse City to Lansing via Grand Rapids in around 6h 15m. Alternatively, Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN) every 3 hours.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Traverse City to Capital Region International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–340
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Traverse City to Capital Region International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
Flights from Traverse City to Capital Region International Airport via Minneapolis, Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–450
- 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 Lansing
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–28
- Website
- Indian Trails
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