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

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

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  1. 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
    7h 30m
    $120–479

  2. 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 5h
    $671–1,777

  3. 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 9h
    $416–667

  4. Drive  2,312.7 mi

    1. Drive from Traverse City to Los Angelescar car 2,312.7 mi
    36h 34m
    $423–610

  5. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane TVC - BUR
    10h 6m
    $169–726

  6. 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 8m
    $153–630

  7. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane TVC - SNA
    11h 11m
    $183–788

Traverse City to Los Angeles by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 5hAverage Duration
Ticket$671Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,908.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 30m

What companies run services between Traverse City, MI, USA and Los Angeles, CA, USA?

Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Traverse City to Los Angeles Union Station via Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station, Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 2d 9h.

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