There are 4 ways to get from Traverse City to Mesa 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
best- Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Phoenix (PHX)plane TVC - PHX
7h 13m$135–568Bus, train
- Take the bus from Traverse City 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 Flagstafftrain
- Take the bus from Flagstaff Train Station to Tempebus
46h 23m$500–1,194Bus
- 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 Denver Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Las Vegas Strip to Tempebus
2d 9h$400–638Drive 1,975.3 mi
- Drive from Traverse City to Mesacar 1,975.3 mi
34h 25m$361–521
Traverse City to Mesa by bus, train, and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Traverse City to Mesa is to fly which costs $130 - $600 and takes 7h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Traverse City to Mesa is to fly which takes 7h 13m and costs $130 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Traverse City to Mesa. However, there are services departing from Traverse City, MI and arriving at University Dr & Mesa Dr via Kalamazoo Bus Stop, Chicago Bus Station, Denver Union Station, Las Vegas Strip and University Dr & Rural Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 9h.
The distance between Traverse City and Mesa is 1633 miles. The road distance is 1986.9 miles.
The best way to get from Traverse City to Mesa without a car is to bus and train which takes 46h 23m and costs $500 - $1,200.
It takes approximately 7h 13m to get from Traverse City to Mesa, including transfers.
Traverse City to Mesa bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Traverse City, MI station.
The best way to get from Traverse City to Mesa is to fly which takes 7h 13m and costs $130 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $400 - $650 and takes 2 days 9h.
Traverse City to Mesa bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Kalamazoo Metro Transit station.
Mesa is 3h behind Traverse City. It is currently 11:14 PM in Traverse City and 8:14 PM in Mesa.
What companies run services between Traverse City, MI, USA and Mesa, AZ, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Phoenix (PHX) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Traverse City, MI to University Dr & Mesa Dr via Kalamazoo Bus Stop, Chicago Bus Station, Denver Union Station, Las Vegas Bus Terminal, Las Vegas Strip, Tempe, and University Dr & Rural Rd in around 2d 9h.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Traverse City to Phoenix via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Traverse City to Phoenix via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Traverse City to Phoenix via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
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
- $40–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Flagstaff
- Ave. Duration
- 31h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $410–1,000
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Traverse City 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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Yes, the driving distance between Traverse City to Mesa is 1987 miles. It takes approximately 34h 25m to drive from Traverse City to Mesa.
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