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

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

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  1. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Traverse City

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    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane RDU - TVC
    8h 20m
    $73–396

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Durham to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Detroit, MI to Grand Rapids, MIbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Grand Rapids, MI to Traverse City, MIbus bus
    28h 55m
    $180–365

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Durham Station Gate G to Union Station - Bus Platform Abus bus Drx
    2. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Toledotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Toledo to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Grand Rapids, MIbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Grand Rapids, MI to Traverse City, MIbus bus
    33h 50m

  4. Drive 853.9 mi

    1. Drive from Durham to Traverse Citycar car 853.9 mi
    15h 39m
    $156–226

  5. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Pellston, bus

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane RDU - PLN
    2. Take the bus from Pellston, MI to Traverse City, MIbus bus
    9h 44m
    $92–437

  6. Train to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly to Traverse City

    1. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Greensborotrain train
    2. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane GSO - TVC
    10h 20m
    $110–522

  7. Train to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly to Traverse City

    1. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane CLT - TVC
    9h 27m
    $105–401

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Traverse City (TVC) flights

Calendar85Weekly Planes
Duration5h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$70Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Traverse City (TVC) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Durham to Traverse City, MI via Charlotte Bus Station, Detroit, MI, and Grand Rapids, MI in around 28h 55m.

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