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

The cheapest way to get from Phoenix to Traverse City is to fly and drive which costs $110 - $490 and takes 8h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Phoenix to Traverse City is to fly and drive which takes 8h 25m and costs $110 - $490.

Is there a direct bus between Phoenix and Traverse City?

No, there is no direct bus from Phoenix station to Traverse City. However, there are services departing from Phoenix Bus Station and arriving at Traverse City, MI via St Louis Bus Station, Chicago Union Station and Kalamazoo Metro Transit. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47h 15m.

How far is it from Phoenix to Traverse City?

The distance between Phoenix and Traverse City is 1628 miles. The road distance is 1993 miles.

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

The best way to get from Phoenix to Traverse City without a car is to bus and train via Flagstaff which takes 47h 2m and costs $550 - $1,300.

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

It takes approximately 8h 34m to get from Phoenix to Traverse City, including transfers.

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

Phoenix to Traverse City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Phoenix Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Phoenix to Traverse City?

The best way to get from Phoenix to Traverse City is to fly which takes 8h 34m and costs $130 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $360 - $700 and takes 47h 15m.

Where does the Phoenix to Traverse City bus arrive?

Phoenix to Traverse City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Phoenix and Traverse City?

Traverse City is 3h ahead of Phoenix. It is currently 2:13 AM in Phoenix and 5:13 AM in Traverse City.

Can I drive from Phoenix to Traverse City?

Yes, the driving distance between Phoenix to Traverse City is 1993 miles. It takes approximately 34h 50m to drive from Phoenix to Traverse City.

Where can I stay near Traverse City?

There are 609+ hotels available in Traverse City.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Phoenix to Traverse City by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), 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.

Fly to Traverse City
best
1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Traverse City (TVC)plane PHX - TVC
8h 34m
$133–653
Fly to Manistee County-Blacker Airport, drive
cheapest
1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL)plane PHX - MBL
2. Drive from Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL) to Traverse Citycar
8h 25m
$110–486
Bus, train via Flagstaff
1. Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Flagstaff Train Stationbus
2. Take the train from Flagstaff 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
47h 2m
$576–1,294
Bus
1. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoobus
4. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Traverse City, MIbus
47h 15m
$366–687
Drive 1,981.4 mi
1. Drive from Phoenix to Traverse Citycar 1,981.4 mi
34h 50m
$362–523
Fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane PHX - GRR
2. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse City, MIbus
11h 47m
$279–1,154
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from North Phoenix Metro Center Transit Station to Maricopa Amtrakbus
2. Take the train from Maricopa Amtrak 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
2d 20h
$745–1,690

Phoenix to Traverse City by bus and train

7Weekly Services

47h 2mAverage Duration

$576Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,618.7 mi
Duration: 8h 34m

What companies run services between Phoenix, AZ, USA and Traverse City, MI, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Traverse City (TVC) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Traverse City, MI via St Louis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, and Kalamazoo Metro Transit in around 47h 15m.

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