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

The cheapest way to get from Manhattan to Traverse City is to drive which costs $140 - $220 and takes 15h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manhattan to Traverse City is to bus and fly and line 14 bus which takes 5h 59m and costs $75 - $410.

Is there a direct bus between Manhattan and Traverse City?

No, there is no direct bus from Manhattan to Traverse City. However, there are services departing from Port Authority Bus Terminal and arriving at Traverse City, MI via Detroit, MI and Grand Rapids, MI. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 5m.

How far is it from Manhattan to Traverse City?

The distance between Manhattan and Traverse City is 673 miles. The road distance is 817.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manhattan to Traverse City without a car is to train and bus which takes 25h 46m and costs $160 - $550.

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

It takes approximately 5h 59m to get from Manhattan to Traverse City, including transfers.

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

Manhattan to Traverse City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Port Authority Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Manhattan to Traverse City bus arrive?

Manhattan to Traverse City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Detroit Bus Station.

Can I drive from Manhattan to Traverse City?

Yes, the driving distance between Manhattan to Traverse City is 818 miles. It takes approximately 15h 21m to drive from Manhattan to Traverse City.

Where can I stay near Traverse City?

There are 518+ hotels available in Traverse City.

Manhattan to Traverse City - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, and plane

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

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

Bus to Laguardia Airport, fly, line 14 bus
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1. Take the bus from E 125 St/Lexington Av to Laguardia Rd/94 Stbus
2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Traverse City (TVC)plane LGA - TVC
3. Take the bus from Cherry Capital Airport to Hall St. Transfer Station - Route 14bus
5h 59m
$76–410
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Toledotrain
2. Take the bus from Toledo to Ann Arbor Amtrak Stationbus
3. Take the train from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Kalamazootrain
4. Take the bus from Kalamazoo, MI to Traverse City, MIbus
25h 46m
$168–517
Bus
1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Detroit Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Detroit, MI to Grand Rapids, MIbus
3. Take the bus from Grand Rapids, MI to Traverse City, MIbus
28h 5m
$138–300
Drive 813.1 mi
1. Drive from Manhattan to Traverse Citycar 813.1 mi
15h 21m
$149–215
Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly, line 14 bus
1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtrain
2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Traverse City (TVC)plane EWR - TVC
3. Take the bus from Cherry Capital Airport to Hall St. Transfer Station - Route 14bus
6h 5m
$78–360
Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Traverse City (TVC)plane PHL - TVC
7h 40m
$86–999
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from New York Midtown 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, MI to Traverse City, MIbus
30h 58m
$152–263

Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Traverse City (TVC) flights

67Weekly Planes

4h 51mAverage Duration

$71Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Manhattan to Traverse City.

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Distance: 669.3 mi
Duration: 5h 59m

What companies run services between Manhattan, NY, USA and Traverse City, MI, USA?

You can take a bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Traverse City, MI via Detroit, MI and Grand Rapids, MI in around 28h 5m.

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