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How to get fromPortland to Traverse Cityby plane, train, bus or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Portland to Traverse City by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Traverse City

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    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane PDX - TVC
    10h 18m
    $166–756

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Portland 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 City, MIbus bus
    2d 8h
    $551–1,252

  3. Drive 2,193.2 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Traverse Citycar car 2,193.2 mi
    38h 56m
    $401–579

  4. Fly to Pellston, bus

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane PDX - PLN
    2. Take the bus from Pellston to Traverse City, MIbus bus
    16h 12m
    $205–848

  5. Fly to Manistee County-Blacker Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL)plane plane PDX - MBL
    2. Drive from Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL) to Traverse Citycar car
    11h 40m
    $183–818

Portland to Traverse City by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 8hAverage Duration
Ticket$551Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Traverse City, MI, USA?

United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and two other airlines fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Traverse City (TVC) every 3 hours.

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