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How to get fromTraverse City to New Orleansby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Traverse City to New Orleans by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane TVC - MSY
    6h 15m
    $134–619

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to Kalamazoo Metro Transitbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus
    29h 45m
    $206–404

  3. 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 New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    30h

  4. Drive 1,206.9 mi

    1. Drive from Traverse City to New Orleanscar car 1,206.9 mi
    19h 42m
    $221–319

Traverse City to New Orleans by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration29h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$206Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,067.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 15m

What companies run services between Traverse City, MI, USA and New Orleans, LA, USA?

Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Traverse City, MI to New Orleans Bus Station via Kalamazoo Bus Stop, Chicago Bus Station, and Memphis Bus Station in around 29h 45m.

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