There are 7 ways to get from Traverse City to Long Beach by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County
best- Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane TVC - SNA
7h 5m$278–876Fly to Los Angeles International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane TVC - LAX
8h 13m$127–512Bus, train
- Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to Grand Rapidsbus
- Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain
2d 7h$672–1,559Bus
- Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to Kalamazoo Metro Transitbus
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to El Monte Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from El Monte Station - Lower Level to 7th / Channelbus 577
2d 11h$356–678Drive 2,324.8 mi
- Drive from Traverse City to Long Beachcar 2,324.8 mi
36h 55m$425–613Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
- Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane TVC - BUR
9h 36m$191–778Fly to Ontario International Airport, train
- Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane TVC - ONT
- Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain
10h 49m$175–682
Traverse City to Long Beach by bus, train, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Traverse City to Long Beach is to fly which costs $120 - $550 and takes 8h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Traverse City to Long Beach is to fly which takes 7h 5m and costs $270 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from Traverse City to Long Beach. However, there are services departing from Traverse City, MI and arriving at 1st & Shelter E S via Kalamazoo Bus Stop, Chicago Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, El Monte Station - Lower Level and 7th & VA Hospital NW. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 11h.
The distance between Traverse City and Long Beach is 1911 miles. The road distance is 2338.3 miles.
The best way to get from Traverse City to Long Beach without a car is to bus and train which takes 2 days 7h and costs $650 - $1,600.
It takes approximately 7h 5m to get from Traverse City to Long Beach, including transfers.
Traverse City to Long Beach bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Traverse City, MI station.
The best way to get from Traverse City to Long Beach is to fly which takes 7h 5m and costs $270 - $900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $350 - $700 and takes 2 days 11h.
Traverse City to Long Beach bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Kalamazoo Metro Transit station.
Long Beach is 3h behind Traverse City. It is currently 9:15 PM in Traverse City and 6:15 PM in Long Beach.
What companies run services between Traverse City, MI, USA and Long Beach, CA, USA?
United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Traverse City (TVC) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Traverse City, MI to 1st & Shelter E S via Kalamazoo Bus Stop, Chicago Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, El Monte Station - Lower Level, 7th / Channel, and 7th & VA Hospital NW in around 2d 11h.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Traverse City to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Tuesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–750
Flights from Traverse City to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from Traverse City to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- When
- Wednesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $230–900
Flights from Traverse City to Los Angeles International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–490
Flights from Traverse City to Los Angeles International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–500
Flights from Traverse City to Los Angeles International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 52m
- When
- Wednesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $150–600
Flights from Traverse City to Burbank Bob Hope Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from Traverse City to Burbank Bob Hope Airport via Chicago O'Hare, Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from Traverse City to Ontario International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from Traverse City to Ontario International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from Traverse City to Ontario International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 9m
- When
- Wednesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $190–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 43h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $600–1,400
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Traverse City, MI to Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Traverse City, MI to Kalamazoo Metro Transit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- Indian Trails
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Traverse City to Long Beach is 2338 miles. It takes approximately 36h 55m to drive from Traverse City to Long Beach.
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