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How to get fromWashington to Traverse Cityby plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train, bus, car, subway, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 7 ways to get from Washington to Traverse City by plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train, bus, car, subway, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Traverse City

    best
    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane DCA - TVC
    6h 22m
    $108–593

  2. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Traverse City

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    1. Take the subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane IAD - TVC
    8h 29m
    $70–386

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Toledo to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from East Lansing to Grand Rapidsbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse Citybus bus
    23h 35m
    $146–255

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse Citybus bus
    27h 52m
    $255–608

  5. Drive  734.3 mi

    1. Drive from Washington to Traverse Citycar car 734.3 mi
    13h 25m
    $134–194

  6. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane DCA - GRR
    2. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse Citybus bus
    8h 54m
    $189–984

  7. Bus via Gary

    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Gary Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Traverse City, MIbus bus
    25h 50m
    $155–256

Washington to Traverse City by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration23h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$146Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 607.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 22m

What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Traverse City, MI, USA?

Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Traverse City (TVC) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Washington Union Station to Traverse City via Toledo, East Lansing Amtrak Station, East Lansing, and Grand Rapids in around 23h 35m.

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