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

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There are 3 ways to get from Traverse City to Seattle by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)planeTVC - SEA
    8h 20m
    $143–616

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to Grand Rapids, MIbus
    2. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Seattletrain
    2d 8h
    $360–2,437

  3. Drive 2,131.3 mi

    1. Drive from Traverse City to Seattlecar2,131.3 mi
    37h 19m
    $389–562

Traverse City to Seattle by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 8hAverage Duration
Ticket$360Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Traverse City, MI, USA and Seattle, WA, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) every 3 hours.

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