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

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

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  1. Drive to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport, fly

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    1. Drive from Austin to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK)car car
    2. Fly from Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane GRK - TVC
    8h 29m
    $115–520

  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 Metro Transit to Traverse City, MIbus bus
    34h 8m
    $266–473

  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 to Traverse City, MIbus bus
    38h 34m
    $405–882

  4. Drive 1,404.7 mi

    1. Drive from Austin to Traverse Citycar car 1,404.7 mi
    23h 16m
    $257–371

  5. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane AUS - TVC
    8h 42m
    $124–605

  6. Bus to San Antonio International Airport, fly

    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 55m
    $145–641

Austin to Traverse City by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration34h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$266Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from Austin to Traverse City, MI via Dallas, Dallas Jefferson, California & 35th Street, Sox-35th Red Line Station, LaSalle & 35th Street, Clark & Harrison, Chicago Bus Station, and Kalamazoo Metro Transit in around 34h 8m. Alternatively, Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Traverse City (TVC) every 2 hours.

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