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How to get fromTraverse City to Missouriby plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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There are 8 ways to get from Traverse City to Missouri by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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  1. Fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport

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    1. Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane TVC - STL
    4h 37m
    $91–479

  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 Kansas Citytrain train
    17h 53m
    $361–567

  3. Bus, train #2

    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 train from Chicago Union Station to Kansas Citytrain train
    17h 53m

  4. Drive  793.1 mi

    1. Drive from Traverse City to Kansas Citycar car 793.1 mi
    13h 25m
    $145–210

  5. Fly to Columbia Regional Airport

    1. Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane plane TVC - COU
    4h 34m
    $123–451

  6. Fly to Springfield-Branson National Airport

    1. Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane plane TVC - SGF
    4h 52m
    $99–426

  7. Fly to Kansas City

    1. Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane TVC - MCI
    5h 59m
    $113–616

  8. 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 Des Moinesbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    21h 12m

Traverse City to Missouri by bus, train, and tram

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration17h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$361Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 499.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 37m

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

Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Traverse City to Kansas City Bus Station via Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station, Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Des Moines in around 21h 12m.

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