What is the cheapest way to get from Traverse City to Louisville?

The cheapest way to get from Traverse City to Louisville is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 9h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Traverse City to Louisville?

The fastest way to get from Traverse City to Louisville is to fly and drive which takes 5h 4m and costs $85 - $400.

Is there a direct bus between Traverse City and Louisville?

No, there is no direct bus from Traverse City to Louisville. However, there are services departing from Traverse City and arriving at Louisville, KY via Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station, Chicago Bus Station and Indianapolis Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 27m.

How far is it from Traverse City to Louisville?

The distance between Traverse City and Louisville is 465 miles. The road distance is 490.5 miles.

How do I travel from Traverse City to Louisville without a car?

The best way to get from Traverse City to Louisville without a car is to bus via Indianapolis which takes 16h 27m and costs $120 - $210.

How long does it take to get from Traverse City to Louisville?

It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Traverse City to Louisville, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Traverse City to Louisville bus from?

Traverse City to Louisville bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Traverse City station.

Bus or fly from Traverse City to Louisville?

The best way to get from Traverse City to Louisville is to fly which takes 5h 7m and costs $110 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus via Indianapolis, which costs $120 - $210 and takes 16h 27m.

Where does the Traverse City to Louisville bus arrive?

Traverse City to Louisville bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Grand Rapids station.

Can I drive from Traverse City to Louisville?

Yes, the driving distance between Traverse City to Louisville is 490 miles. It takes approximately 9h 14m to drive from Traverse City to Louisville.

Where can I stay near Louisville?

There are 627+ hotels available in Louisville.

Traverse City to Louisville - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Traverse City to Louisville by plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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Fly to Louisville International Airport
best
1. Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane TVC - SDF
5h 7m
$114–669
Fly to Blue Grass Airport, drive
cheapest
1. Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane TVC - LEX
2. Drive from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Louisvillecar
5h 4m
$86–395
Bus via Indianapolis
1. Take the bus from Traverse City to Grand Rapidsbus
2. Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus
16h 27m
$122–202
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Traverse City to Grand Rapidsbus
2. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain
4. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus
18h 7m
$143–362
Drive 487.6 mi
1. Drive from Traverse City to Louisvillecar 487.6 mi
9h 14m
$89–129
Bus
1. Take the bus from Traverse City to Grand Rapidsbus
2. Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Louisville, KYbus
17h 3m
$121–172

Traverse City to Louisville by bus and foot

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Distance: 462.7 mi
Duration: 5h 7m

What companies run services between Traverse City, MI, USA and Louisville, KY, USA?

Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Traverse City to Louisville, KY via Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station, Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Indianapolis Union Station in around 16h 27m.

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