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How to get fromAustin to Traverse Cityby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus or car

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

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  1. Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Traverse City

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    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane AUS - TVC
    8h 29m
    $114–555

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Austin to Dallasbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Jefferson to Chicagobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Kalamazoo, MI to Traverse City, MIbus bus
    33h 26m
    $265–480

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Austin 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, MI to Traverse City, MIbus bus
    38h 24m
    $215–877

  4. Drive 1,403.2 mi

    1. Drive from Austin to Traverse Citycar car 1,403.2 mi
    23h 21m
    $257–370

  5. Bus to San Antonio International Airport, fly to Traverse City

    1. Take the bus from 534 Red River St Austin to San Antoniobus bus
    2. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane SAT - TVC
    10h 35m
    $137–688

  6. Bus to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, fly to Traverse City

    1. Take the bus from Austin to Hyatt Regency Houstonbus bus
    2. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane IAH - TVC
    10h 4m
    $215–573

  7. Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Manistee County-Blacker Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL)plane plane AUS - MBL
    2. Drive from Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL) to Traverse Citycar car
    9h 1m
    $121–567

Austin to Traverse City by bus, subway, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration33h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$265Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and Traverse City, MI, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Traverse City (TVC) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Austin to Traverse City, MI via Dallas, Dallas Jefferson, California & 35th Street, 35th/Archer Orange Line Station, 35th/Archer, LaSalle/Van Buren, Chicago Bus Station, and Kalamazoo, MI in around 33h 26m.

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