There are 4 ways to get from Traverse City to Portland by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car
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 Portland International Airport (PDX)plane TVC - PDX
7h 53m$146–619Bus, train
- 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 Portlandtrain
2d 8h$616–1,557Bus
- Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to Kalamazoo Metro Transitbus
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Pasco Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Pasco Bus Stop to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus
2d 13h$426–689Drive 2,193.3 mi
- Drive from Traverse City to Portlandcar 2,193.3 mi
38h 59m$401–579
Traverse City to Portland by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Traverse City to Portland is to fly which costs $140 - $650 and takes 7h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Traverse City to Portland is to fly which takes 7h 53m and costs $140 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Traverse City to Portland. However, there are services departing from Traverse City, MI and arriving at Portland Curbside Bus Stop via Kalamazoo Bus Stop, Chicago Bus Station, Denver Union Station and Pasco Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 13h.
The distance between Traverse City and Portland is 1814 miles. The road distance is 2206.1 miles.
The best way to get from Traverse City to Portland without a car is to bus and train which takes 2 days 8h and costs $600 - $1,600.
It takes approximately 7h 53m to get from Traverse City to Portland, including transfers.
Traverse City to Portland bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Traverse City, MI station.
The best way to get from Traverse City to Portland is to fly which takes 7h 53m and costs $140 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $420 - $700 and takes 2 days 13h.
Traverse City to Portland bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Kalamazoo Metro Transit station.
Portland is 3h behind Traverse City. It is currently 3:36 AM in Traverse City and 12:36 AM in Portland.
What companies run services between Traverse City, MI, USA and Portland, OR, USA?
United Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Portland International Airport (PDX) every 2 hours. 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 13h.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Traverse City to Portland International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Traverse City to Portland International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 46h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $550–1,400
- 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 Traverse City, MI to Kalamazoo Metro Transit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- Indian Trails
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Traverse City to Portland is 2206 miles. It takes approximately 38h 59m to drive from Traverse City to Portland.
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