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

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

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  1. Fly to Traverse City

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    1. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane CLE - TVC
    7h 1m
    $66–406

  2. Bus via Lansing

    1. Take the bus from Cleveland to Toledobus 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
    13h 45m

  3. Train, bus via Chicago

    1. Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak 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
    16h 50m
    $308–488

  4. Drive  389.5 mi

    1. Drive from Cleveland to Traverse Citycar car 389.5 mi
    7h 13m
    $72–103

  5. Fly to Pellston, bus

    1. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane CLE - PLN
    2. Take the bus from Pellston to Traverse Citybus bus
    8h 41m
    $86–448

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Toledotrain train
    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
    14h 9m

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Detroit to Grand Rapidsbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse Citybus bus
    15h 16m
    $86–158

Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Traverse City (TVC) flights

Calendar127Weekly Planes
Duration5h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$60Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 317.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 1m

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

Delta, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Traverse City (TVC) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cleveland to Traverse City via Toledo, East Lansing Amtrak Station, East Lansing, and Grand Rapids in around 13h 45m.

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