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

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There are 5 ways to get from Portland to Traverse City by plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), 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
    9h 52m
    $176–706

  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
    $730–1,545

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Pasco Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Pasco Bus Stop to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoobus bus
    5. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Traverse City, MIbus bus
    2d 10h
    $443–861

  4. Drive 2,193 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Traverse Citycar car 2,193 mi
    38h 58m
    $401–579

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

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane PDX - GRR
    2. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse City, MIbus bus
    12h 36m
    $342–1,357

Portland to Traverse City by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 8hAverage Duration
Ticket$730Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Traverse City, MI, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Traverse City (TVC) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Traverse City, MI via Pasco Bus Stop, Denver Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, and Kalamazoo Metro Transit in around 2d 10h.

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