There are 7 ways to get from Traverse City to New York by plane, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Laguardia Airport
best- Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane TVC - LGA
3h 7m$111–569Fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane TVC - JFK
5h 32m$82–365Bus via Lansing
- Take the bus from Traverse City to Grand Rapidsbus
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to East Lansingbus
- Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Toledobus
- Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to New York Midtownbus
24h 10m$168–286Bus, 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 Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
30h 30m$296–757Drive 808.3 mi
- Drive from Traverse City to New Yorkcar 808.3 mi
15h 14m$148–214Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane TVC - EWR
4h 39m$94–384Bus
- Take the bus from Traverse City to Grand Rapidsbus
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Detroitbus
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus
27h 45m$166–282
Traverse City to New York by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Traverse City to New York is to drive which costs $140 - $220 and takes 15h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Traverse City to New York is to fly which takes 3h 7m and costs $110 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Traverse City to New York. However, there are services departing from Traverse City and arriving at New York Midtown via Grand Rapids, East Lansing Amtrak Station and Toledo Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 10m.
The distance between Traverse City and New York is 671 miles. The road distance is 813.1 miles.
The best way to get from Traverse City to New York without a car is to bus via Lansing which takes 24h 10m and costs $160 - $290.
It takes approximately 3h 7m to get from Traverse City to New York, including transfers.
Traverse City to New York bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Traverse City station.
The best way to get from Traverse City to New York is to fly which takes 3h 7m and costs $110 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus via Lansing, which costs $160 - $290 and takes 24h 10m.
Traverse City to New York bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Grand Rapids station.
Yes, the driving distance between Traverse City to New York is 813 miles. It takes approximately 15h 14m to drive from Traverse City to New York.
What companies run services between Traverse City, MI, USA and New York, NY, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Laguardia Airport (LGA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Traverse City to New York Midtown via Grand Rapids, East Lansing, East Lansing Amtrak Station, and Toledo Bus Stop in around 24h 10m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Traverse City to Laguardia Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Traverse City to Newark Liberty International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–380
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 Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $230–600
- 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 Grand Rapids to East Lansing
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–29
- 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
Bus from Grand Rapids to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- Indian Trails
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