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How to get fromSeattle to Elk Rapidsby plane, train, bus or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Seattle to Elk Rapids by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Traverse City

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    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Traverse City (TVC)planeSEA - TVC
    7h 51m
    $173–613

  2. Fly to Pellston, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Pellston (PLN)planeSEA - PLN
    2. Drive from Pellston (PLN) to Elk Rapidscar
    11h 35m
    $145–622

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Seattle 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, MI to Traverse City, MIbus
    2d 8h
    $427–1,816

  4. Drive 2,114.4 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to Elk Rapidscar2,114.4 mi
    36h 54m
    $386–558

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Traverse City (TVC) flights

Calendar77Weekly Planes
Duration8h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$121Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Elk Rapids, MI, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Traverse City (TVC) every 2 hours.

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