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How to get fromVancouver to Traverse Cityby plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), or car

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

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  1. Fly to Traverse City

    best
    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane YVR - TVC
    11h 11m
    $125–508

  2. Fly to Manistee County-Blacker Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL)plane plane YVR - MBL
    2. Drive from Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL) to Traverse Citycar car
    11h 35m
    $102–390

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Vancouver to Everett Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Everett Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse City, MIbus bus
    2d 11h
    $769–1,749

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Vancouver to Seattle Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoobus bus
    5. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Traverse City, MIbus bus
    2d 16h
    $447–861

  5. Drive 2,243.3 mi

    1. Drive from Vancouver to Traverse Citycar car 2,243.3 mi
    40h 44m
    $514–742

  6. Fly to Pellston, bus

    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane YVR - PLN
    2. Take the bus from Pellston to Traverse City, MIbus bus
    13h 55m
    $154–600

Vancouver to Traverse City by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 11hAverage Duration
Ticket$769Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,798.7 mi
  • Duration: 11h 11m

What companies run services between Vancouver, BC, Canada and Traverse City, MI, USA?

Air Canada, United Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Traverse City (TVC) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vancouver to Traverse City, MI via Seattle Bus Station, Denver Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, and Kalamazoo Metro Transit in around 2d 16h.

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