There are 6 ways to get from Traverse City to Cleveland by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane TVC - CLE
3h 41m$81–449Drive 389.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Traverse City to Clevelandcar 389.7 mi
7h 13m$67–97Bus, train
- Take the bus from Traverse City to Grand Rapidsbus
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to East Lansingbus
- Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Toledobus
- Take the train from Toledo to Cleveland Amtraktrain
14h 1mBus, train via Chicago
- Take the bus from Traverse City to Grand Rapidsbus
- Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Cleveland Amtraktrain
16h 23m$301–487Bus via Toledo
- Take the bus from Traverse City to Grand Rapidsbus
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Detroitbus
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Toledo to Clevelandbus
14h 11m$72–187Bus
- Take the bus from Traverse City to Grand Rapidsbus
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Detroitbus
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
14h 21m$88–150
Traverse City (TVC) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Traverse City to Cleveland is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 7h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Traverse City to Cleveland is to fly which takes 3h 41m and costs $80 - $450.
No, there is no direct bus from Traverse City to Cleveland. However, there are services departing from Traverse City and arriving at Cleveland via Grand Rapids, Detroit Bus Station and Toledo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 11m.
The distance between Traverse City and Cleveland is 314 miles. The road distance is 392 miles.
The best way to get from Traverse City to Cleveland without a car is to bus and train which takes 14h 1m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Traverse City to Cleveland, including transfers.
Traverse City to Cleveland bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Traverse City station.
The best way to get from Traverse City to Cleveland is to fly which takes 3h 41m and costs $80 - $450. Alternatively, you can bus via Toledo, which costs $70 - $190 and takes 14h 11m.
Traverse City to Cleveland bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Grand Rapids station.
Yes, the driving distance between Traverse City to Cleveland is 392 miles. It takes approximately 7h 13m to drive from Traverse City to Cleveland.
What companies run services between Traverse City, MI, USA and Cleveland, OH, USA?
Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Traverse City to Cleveland via Grand Rapids, Detroit Bus Station, and Toledo in around 14h 11m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Traverse City to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–480
Flights from Traverse City to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Traverse City to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Traverse City to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Traverse City to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–480
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Traverse City to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–430
Flights from Traverse City to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Toledo to Cleveland Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Cleveland Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $180–290
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Traverse City to Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Grand Rapids to East Lansing
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–29
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Traverse City to Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Traverse City to Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Grand Rapids to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Traverse City to Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Grand Rapids to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- Indian Trails
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–16
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- info@baronsbus.com
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5–40
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Toledo to Cleveland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–45
- Website
- Barons Bus
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