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

The cheapest way to get from Portland to Traverse City is to fly and drive which costs $120 - $550 and takes 11h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Portland to Traverse City is to fly which takes 9h 51m and costs $160 - $800.

Is there a direct bus between Portland and Traverse City?

No, there is no direct bus from Portland to Traverse City. However, there are services departing from Portland Curbside Bus Stop and arriving at Traverse City, MI via Pasco Bus Stop, Denver Union Station, Chicago Bus Station and Kalamazoo Metro Transit. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 11h.

How far is it from Portland to Traverse City?

The distance between Portland and Traverse City is 1819 miles. The road distance is 2206 miles.

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

The best way to get from Portland to Traverse City without a car is to train and bus which takes 2 days 8h and costs $700 - $1,600.

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

It takes approximately 9h 51m to get from Portland to Traverse City, including transfers.

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

Portland to Traverse City bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Portland Curbside Bus Stop station.

Bus or fly from Portland to Traverse City?

The best way to get from Portland to Traverse City is to fly which takes 9h 51m and costs $160 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $440 - $900 and takes 2 days 11h.

Where does the Portland to Traverse City bus arrive?

Portland to Traverse City bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Pasco Bus Stop station.

What is the time difference between Portland and Traverse City?

Traverse City is 3h ahead of Portland. It is currently 12:03 PM in Portland and 3:03 PM in Traverse City.

Can I drive from Portland to Traverse City?

Yes, the driving distance between Portland to Traverse City is 2206 miles. It takes approximately 38h 56m to drive from Portland to Traverse City.

Where can I stay near Traverse City?

There are 597+ hotels available in Traverse City.

Portland to Traverse City - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Portland to Traverse City by plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus, 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.

Fly to Traverse City
best
1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Traverse City (TVC)plane PDX - TVC
9h 51m
$166–756
Fly to Manistee County-Blacker Airport, drive
cheapest
1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL)plane PDX - MBL
2. Drive from Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL) to Traverse Citycar
11h 10m
$123–508
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Portland to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse City, MIbus
2d 8h
$710–1,541
Bus
1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Pasco Bus Stopbus
2. Take the bus from Pasco Bus Stop to Denver Union Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus
5. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Traverse City, MIbus
2d 11h
$443–878
Drive 2,193.2 mi
1. Drive from Portland to Traverse Citycar 2,193.2 mi
38h 56m
$401–579
Fly to Pellston, bus
1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Pellston (PLN)plane PDX - PLN
2. Take the bus from Pellston to Traverse City, MIbus
12h 26m
$195–848

Portland to Traverse City by train and bus

7Weekly Services

2d 8hAverage Duration

$710Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,808 mi
Duration: 9h 51m

What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Traverse City, MI, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Traverse City (TVC) every 3 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, and Kalamazoo Metro Transit in around 2d 11h.

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