There are 6 ways to get from Traverse City to Tulsa by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Tulsa International Airport
best- Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Tulsa International Airport (TUL)plane TVC - TUL
6h 6m$155–768Bus, train via St. Louis
- 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 St. Louistrain
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Tulsa Bus Stationbus
23h 39m$201–407Bus, 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 Kansas Citytrain
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Tulsabus
24h 22m$241–487Drive 975.7 mi
- Drive from Traverse City to Tulsacar 975.7 mi
16h 5m$179–258Fly to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, drive
- Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)plane TVC - XNA
- Drive from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) to Tulsacar
6h 39m$162–744Bus
- 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 St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Tulsa Bus Stationbus
24h 55m$160–269
Traverse City to Tulsa by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Traverse City to Tulsa is to bus which costs $160 - $270 and takes 24h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Traverse City to Tulsa is to fly which takes 6h 6m and costs $150 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Traverse City to Tulsa station. However, there are services departing from Traverse City, MI and arriving at Tulsa Bus Station via Kalamazoo Bus Stop, Chicago Bus Station and St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 55m.
The distance between Traverse City and Tulsa is 818 miles. The road distance is 981.4 miles.
The best way to get from Traverse City to Tulsa without a car is to bus and train via St. Louis which takes 23h 39m and costs $200 - $410.
It takes approximately 6h 6m to get from Traverse City to Tulsa, including transfers.
Traverse City to Tulsa bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Traverse City, MI station.
The best way to get from Traverse City to Tulsa is to fly which takes 6h 6m and costs $150 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $160 - $270 and takes 24h 55m.
Traverse City to Tulsa bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Kalamazoo Metro Transit station.
Tulsa is 1h behind Traverse City. It is currently 5:22 PM in Traverse City and 4:22 PM in Tulsa.
What companies run services between Traverse City, MI, USA and Tulsa, OK, USA?
United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Tulsa International Airport (TUL) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Traverse City, MI to Tulsa Bus Station via Kalamazoo Bus Stop, Chicago Bus Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 24h 55m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Traverse City to Tulsa International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Traverse City to Tulsa International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–900
Flights from Traverse City to Tulsa International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 39m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $220–1,000
Flights from Traverse City to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Traverse City to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–900
Flights from Traverse City to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 18m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $200–950
Flights from Traverse City to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,000
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
- $45–100
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–160
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–250
- 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 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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