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How to get fromTraverse City to Long Beachby plane, bus, train, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Traverse City to Long Beach by plane, bus, train, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

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    1. Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane TVC - SNA
    7h 58m
    $268–876

  2. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane TVC - LAX
    8h
    $112–442

  3. 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 Los Angelestrain train
    2d 7h
    $1,323–2,099

  4. 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 St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2d 11h

  5. Drive  2,324.8 mi

    1. Drive from Traverse City to Long Beachcar car 2,324.8 mi
    36h 56m
    $411–594

  6. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane TVC - BUR
    9h 13m
    $167–720

  7. Fly to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane TVC - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    11h 7m
    $145–582

Traverse City to Long Beach by bus, train, and tram

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 7hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,323Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,900.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 58m

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 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Traverse City to Long Beach Bus Station via Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station, Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 2d 11h.

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