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

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There are 6 ways to get from Phoenix to Traverse City by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly to Traverse City

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    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane PHX - TVC
    8h 57m
    $103–473

  2. Bus, train via Flagstaff

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Flagstaff Train Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Flagstaff to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse Citybus bus
    46h 12m
    $1,044–1,735

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse Citybus bus
    47h 43m

  4. Drive  1,981.4 mi

    1. Drive from Phoenix to Traverse Citycar car 1,981.4 mi
    34h 51m
    $362–523

  5. Fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane PHX - GRR
    2. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse Citybus bus
    11h 38m
    $139–404

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from North Phoenix Metro Center Transit Station to Maricopa Amtrakbus bus
    2. Take the train from Maricopa Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse Citybus bus
    2d 20h

Phoenix to Traverse City by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration46h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,044Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,618.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 57m

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

American Airlines, United 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 via St Louis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station, and Grand Rapids in around 47h 43m.

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