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How to get fromTraverse City to Palm Springsby plane, bus, train, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane TVC - PSP
    8h 6m
    $144–617

  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 Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    2d 8h

  3. 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 St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 8h

  4. Drive  2,275 mi

    1. Drive from Traverse City to Palm Springscar car 2,275 mi
    36h 47m
    $416–600

Traverse City (TVC) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) flights

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration8h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$133Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,810 mi
  • Duration: 8h 6m

What companies run services between Traverse City, MI, USA and Palm Springs, CA, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Traverse City to Indian Canyon at Alejo via Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station, Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, Indio Bus Station, Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy, and Town Center & Hahn in around 2d 8h.

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