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

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There are 6 ways to get from Seattle to Traverse City by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), 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 26m
    $129–559

  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
    11h 20m
    $106–411

  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 City, MIbus bus
    2d 8h
    $674–1,464

  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 Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Traverse City, MIbus bus
    2d 11h
    $435–835

  5. Drive 2,131.3 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to Traverse Citycar car 2,131.3 mi
    37h 34m
    $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 City, MIbus bus
    13h 2m
    $158–651

Seattle to Traverse City by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 8hAverage Duration
Ticket$674Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Traverse City (TVC) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seattle Bus Station to Traverse City, MI via Denver Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Kalamazoo Metro Transit in around 2d 11h.

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