There are 6 ways to get from Traverse City to Tampa by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, or car
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 Tampa
best- Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Tampa (TPA)plane TVC - TPA
6h 2m$125–568Bus
- Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to Kalamazoo Metro Transitbus
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Gary Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Tampa Bus Stationbus
34h 15m$226–378Bus, 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 Tampatrain
2d 3h$506–1,257Drive 1,316.2 mi
- Drive from Traverse City to Tampacar 1,316.2 mi
24h 6m$241–347Fly to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, bus
- Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane TVC - SRQ
- Take the bus from Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center to Tampa Bus Stationbus
8h 56m$204–885Fly to Orlando Sanford, drive
- Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Orlando Sanford (SFB)plane TVC - SFB
- Drive from Orlando-Sanford-Airport-SFB to Tampacar
4h 48m$127–524
Traverse City to Tampa by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Traverse City to Tampa is to drive which costs $240 - $350 and takes 24h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Traverse City to Tampa is to fly and drive which takes 4h 48m and costs $120 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Traverse City to Tampa station. However, there are services departing from Traverse City, MI and arriving at Tampa Bus Station via Kalamazoo Bus Stop, Gary Bus Station and Atlanta Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 15m.
The distance between Traverse City and Tampa is 1189 miles. The road distance is 1323.8 miles.
The best way to get from Traverse City to Tampa without a car is to bus which takes 34h 15m and costs $220 - $380.
It takes approximately 6h 2m to get from Traverse City to Tampa, including transfers.
Traverse City to Tampa bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Traverse City, MI station.
The best way to get from Traverse City to Tampa is to fly which takes 6h 2m and costs $120 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $220 - $380 and takes 34h 15m.
Traverse City to Tampa bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Kalamazoo Metro Transit station.
Yes, the driving distance between Traverse City to Tampa is 1324 miles. It takes approximately 24h 6m to drive from Traverse City to Tampa.
What companies run services between Traverse City, MI, USA and Tampa, FL, USA?
Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Tampa (TPA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Traverse City, MI to Tampa Bus Station via Kalamazoo Bus Stop, Gary Bus Station, and Atlanta Bus Station in around 34h 15m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Traverse City to Tampa via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Traverse City to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–900
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 Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 40h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $440–1,100
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Traverse City, MI to Kalamazoo Metro Transit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Traverse City to Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- Indian Trails
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