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

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There are 7 ways to get from Traverse City to Long Beach by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), 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 5m
    $288–926

  2. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane TVC - LAX
    8h 14m
    $127–482

  3. Bus, train

    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 Los Angelestrain train
    2d 7h
    $782–1,669

  4. 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 St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to El Monte Bus Stopbus bus
    5. Take the bus from El Monte Station - Lower Level to 7th / Channelbus bus 577
    2d 11h
    $409–793

  5. Drive 2,324.8 mi

    1. Drive from Traverse City to Long Beachcar car 2,324.8 mi
    36h 55m
    $425–613

  6. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane TVC - BUR
    9h 36m
    $201–778

  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
    10h 55m
    $185–682

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

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 7hAverage Duration
Ticket$782Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,900.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 5m

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.

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