There are 4 ways to get from Traverse City to Mesa by plane, bus, train, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound), 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 27m$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$1,045–1,734Bus
- Take the bus from Traverse City to Grand Rapidsbus
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Stationbus
2dDrive 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 27m.
The fastest way to get from Traverse City to Mesa is to fly which takes 7h 27m and costs $130 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Traverse City to Mesa station. However, there are services departing from Traverse City and arriving at Phoenix Bus Station via Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station, Chicago Bus Station and St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 0h.
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 $1,000 - $1,800.
It takes approximately 7h 27m to get from Traverse City to Mesa, including transfers.
Traverse City to Mesa bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Traverse City station.
The best way to get from Traverse City to Mesa is to fly which takes 7h 27m and costs $130 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2 days 0h.
Traverse City to Mesa bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Grand Rapids station.
Mesa is 3h behind Traverse City. It is currently 2:15 PM in Traverse City and 11:15 AM in Mesa.
What companies run services between Traverse City, MI, USA and Mesa, AZ, USA?
Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Phoenix (PHX) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Traverse City to Mesa Dr/Main St via Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station, Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, Phoenix, Bus Station (E Buckeye Rd), 24th St Station, Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station, and 44th St/Washington in around 2d.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Traverse City to Phoenix via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Traverse City to Phoenix via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Traverse City to Phoenix via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from Traverse City to Phoenix via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–700
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Traverse City to Phoenix via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Traverse City to Phoenix via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Traverse City to Phoenix via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Traverse City to Phoenix via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
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
- $95–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Flagstaff
- Ave. Duration
- 31h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $900–1,500
- 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 to Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- Indian Trails
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Flagstaff Train Station to Tempe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 30h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $250–390
- Website
- Greyhound
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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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