What is the cheapest way to get from Traverse City to Tucson?

The cheapest way to get from Traverse City to Tucson is to fly and bus which costs $190 - $650 and takes 9h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Traverse City to Tucson?

The fastest way to get from Traverse City to Tucson is to fly which takes 7h 34m and costs $190 - $850.

Is there a direct bus between Traverse City and Tucson?

No, there is no direct bus from Traverse City to Tucson. However, there are services departing from Traverse City, MI and arriving at Tucson via Kalamazoo Bus Stop, Chicago Bus Station, Denver Union Station and Las Vegas Strip. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 11h.

How far is it from Traverse City to Tucson?

The distance between Traverse City and Tucson is 1638 miles. The road distance is 2010.2 miles.

How do I travel from Traverse City to Tucson without a car?

The best way to get from Traverse City to Tucson without a car is to bus and train via Flagstaff which takes 47h 42m and costs $600 - $1,400.

How long does it take to get from Traverse City to Tucson?

It takes approximately 7h 34m to get from Traverse City to Tucson, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Traverse City to Tucson bus from?

Traverse City to Tucson bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Traverse City, MI station.

Bus or fly from Traverse City to Tucson?

The best way to get from Traverse City to Tucson is to fly which takes 7h 34m and costs $190 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $390 - $750 and takes 2 days 11h.

Where does the Traverse City to Tucson bus arrive?

Traverse City to Tucson bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Kalamazoo Metro Transit station.

What is the time difference between Traverse City and Tucson?

Tucson is 3h behind Traverse City. It is currently 6:13 PM in Traverse City and 3:13 PM in Tucson.

Can I drive from Traverse City to Tucson?

Yes, the driving distance between Traverse City to Tucson is 2010 miles. It takes approximately 33h 28m to drive from Traverse City to Tucson.

Where can I stay near Tucson?

There are 568+ hotels available in Tucson.

Traverse City to Tucson - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Traverse City to Tucson by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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Fly to Tucson
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1. Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Tucson (TUS)plane TVC - TUS
7h 34m
$193–816
Bus, train via Flagstaff
1. Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to Grand Rapidsbus
2. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Flagstafftrain
4. Take the bus from Flagstaff Train Station to Tucson Downtownbus
47h 42m
$600–1,332
Bus
1. Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to Kalamazoo Metro Transitbus
2. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus
5. Take the bus from Las Vegas Strip to Tucsonbus
2d 11h
$396–731
Drive 1,998.5 mi
1. Drive from Traverse City to Tucsoncar 1,998.5 mi
33h 28m
$365–527
Fly to Phoenix, bus
1. Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Phoenix (PHX)plane TVC - PHX
2. Take the bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to University of Phoenixbus
9h 6m
$193–651
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to Grand Rapidsbus
2. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Tucson Amtrak Stationtrain
2d 17h
$725–1,567

Traverse City to Tucson by bus and train

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Distance: 1,628.4 mi
Duration: 7h 34m

What companies run services between Traverse City, MI, USA and Tucson, AZ, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Tucson (TUS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Traverse City, MI to Tucson via Kalamazoo Bus Stop, Chicago Bus Station, Denver Union Station, Las Vegas Bus Terminal, and Las Vegas Strip in around 2d 11h.

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