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How to get fromWilmington to Traverse Cityby plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Wilmington to Traverse City by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or taxi

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  1. Fly from Wilmington International Airport

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    1. Fly from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane ILM - TVC
    7h 8m
    $97–440

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Greyhound Grand Rapidsbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse City, MIbus bus
    34h 28m
    $186–377

  3. Drive 979.6 mi

    1. Drive from Wilmington to Traverse Citycar car 979.6 mi
    18h 16m
    $179–259

  4. Taxi to Albert J. Ellis Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Wilmington to Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane OAJ - TVC
    8h 6m
    $220–589

Wilmington to Traverse City by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration34h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$186Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 844 mi
  • Duration: 7h 8m

What companies run services between Wilmington, NC, USA and Traverse City, MI, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Traverse City (TVC) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market St EB at 6th St to Traverse City, MI via Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit, Charlotte Bus Station, Detroit Bus Station, Greyhound Grand Rapids, and Grand Rapids in around 34h 28m.

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