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How to get fromTraverse City to St. Louisby plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus)

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There are 5 ways to get from Traverse City to St. Louis by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly

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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 St. Louistrain train
    15h 4m
    $271–437

  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 St. Louistrain train
    15h 4m

  4. Drive  582.1 mi

    1. Drive from Traverse City to St. Louiscar car 582.1 mi
    9h 46m
    $107–154

  5. 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
    16h 22m

Traverse City to St. Louis by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration15h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$271Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 499.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 37m

What companies run services between Traverse City, MI, USA and St. Louis, MO, 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 St Louis Bus Station via Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station, Chicago Union Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 16h 22m.

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