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

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

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane TVC - SEA
    8h 20m
    $159–672

  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 Seattletrain train
    2d 8h
    $670–1,457

  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 Seattle Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 12h
    $437–869

  4. Drive 2,131.3 mi

    1. Drive from Traverse City to Seattlecar car 2,131.3 mi
    37h 35m
    $389–562

Traverse City to Seattle by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 8hAverage Duration
Ticket$670Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Traverse City, MI, USA and Seattle, WA, USA?

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

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