What is the cheapest way to get from Cincinnati to Traverse City?

The cheapest way to get from Cincinnati to Traverse City is to drive which costs $80 - $120 and takes 8h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cincinnati to Traverse City?

The fastest way to get from Cincinnati to Traverse City is to fly which takes 7h 27m and costs $80 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Cincinnati and Traverse City?

No, there is no direct bus from Cincinnati to Traverse City. However, there are services departing from Cincinnati and arriving at Traverse City, MI via Chicago Bus Station and Kalamazoo Metro Transit. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 30m.

How far is it from Cincinnati to Traverse City?

The distance between Cincinnati and Traverse City is 421 miles. The road distance is 446.8 miles.

How do I travel from Cincinnati to Traverse City without a car?

The best way to get from Cincinnati to Traverse City without a car is to bus and train which takes 15h 45m and costs $90 - $190.

How long does it take to get from Cincinnati to Traverse City?

It takes approximately 7h 27m to get from Cincinnati to Traverse City, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cincinnati to Traverse City bus from?

Cincinnati to Traverse City bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Cincinnati station.

Bus or fly from Cincinnati to Traverse City?

The best way to get from Cincinnati to Traverse City is to fly which takes 7h 27m and costs $80 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $170 and takes 16h 30m.

Where does the Cincinnati to Traverse City bus arrive?

Cincinnati to Traverse City bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.

Can I drive from Cincinnati to Traverse City?

Yes, the driving distance between Cincinnati to Traverse City is 447 miles. It takes approximately 8h 48m to drive from Cincinnati to Traverse City.

Where can I stay near Traverse City?

There are 518+ hotels available in Traverse City.

Cincinnati to Traverse City - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Cincinnati to Traverse City by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Covington to Traverse City
best
1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Traverse City (TVC)plane CVG - TVC
7h 27m
$84–554
Drive 444.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cincinnati to Traverse Citycar 444.2 mi
8h 48m
$82–118
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Chicago Bus Stationbus
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazootrain
3. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Traverse City, MIbus
15h 45m
$95–188
Bus, train via Indianapolis
1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Indianapolisbus
2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain
4. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse City, MIbus
18h 43m
$113–262
Drive to Blue Grass Airport, fly to Traverse City
1. Drive from Cincinnati to Lexington-Airport-LEXcar
2. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Traverse City (TVC)plane LEX - TVC
7h 34m
$94–496
Fly Covington to Pellston, bus
1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Pellston (PLN)plane CVG - PLN
2. Take the bus from Pellston to Traverse City, MIbus
8h 36m
$108–596
Bus to Dayton, fly to Traverse City
1. Take the bus from Cincinnati Bus Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Traverse City (TVC)plane DAY - TVC
10h 30m
$121–597
Bus, train via Grand Rapids
1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Chicago Bus Stationbus
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse City, MIbus
16h 23m
$95–198
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Chicago Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus
3. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Traverse City, MIbus
16h 30m
$89–163
Bus via Detroit
1. Take the bus from Miami University Oxford, OH to Detroit, MIbus
2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Greyhound Grand Rapidsbus
3. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse City, MIbus
22h 34m
$93–200

Cincinnati to Traverse City by bus, foot, and train

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15h 45mAverage Duration

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Distance: 418.5 mi
Duration: 7h 27m

What companies run services between Cincinnati, OH, USA and Traverse City, MI, USA?

Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Covington (CVG) to Traverse City (TVC) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cincinnati to Traverse City, MI via Chicago Bus Station and Kalamazoo Metro Transit in around 16h 30m.

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