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

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

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  1. Fly to Traverse City

    best
    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane SEA - TVC
    10h 13m
    $106–466

  2. Fly to Manistee County-Blacker Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL)plane plane SEA - MBL
    2. Drive from Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL) to Traverse Citycar car
    10h 27m
    $98–408

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Seattle 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 Citybus bus
    2d 7h
    $1,334–2,062

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union 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
    2d 12h

  5. Drive  2,131.2 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to Traverse Citycar car 2,131.2 mi
    37h 32m
    $389–562

  6. Fly to Pellston, bus

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane SEA - PLN
    2. Take the bus from Pellston to Traverse Citybus bus
    12h 49m
    $146–598

Seattle to Traverse City by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 7hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,334Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,776.3 mi
  • Duration: 10h 13m

What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Traverse City, MI, USA?

United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Traverse City (TVC) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seattle Bus Station to Traverse City via Denver Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station, and Grand Rapids in around 2d 12h.

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