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How to get fromTraverse City to Portlandby plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Traverse City to Portland by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane TVC - PDX
    7h 30m
    $326–1,419
  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to Grand Rapidsbus bus
    2. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Portlandtrain train
    2d 8h
    $675–1,557
  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to Kalamazoo Metro Transitbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Pasco Bus Stopbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Pasco Bus Stop to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus bus
    2d 12h
    $435–859
  4. Drive 2,193.4 mi

    1. Drive from Traverse City to Portlandcar car 2,193.4 mi
    39h
    $401–579

Traverse City to Portland by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 8hAverage Duration
Ticket$675Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Delta, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Portland International Airport (PDX) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Traverse City, MI to Portland Curbside Bus Stop via Kalamazoo Bus Stop, Chicago Bus Station, Denver Union Station, and Pasco Bus Stop in around 2d 12h.

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