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How to get fromWashington to Traverse Cityby plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train, bus, car or subway

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There are 5 ways to get from Washington to Traverse City by plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train, bus, car, or subway

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  1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

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    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane DCA - TVC
    4h 16m
    $120–665

  2. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane IAD - TVC
    6h 6m
    $65–371

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Toledo to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Grand Rapids, MIbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Grand Rapids, MI to Traverse City, MIbus bus
    23h 35m

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Grand Rapids, MI to Traverse City, MIbus bus
    28h 4m
    $165–512

  5. Drive 734.3 mi

    1. Drive from Washington to Traverse Citycar car 734.3 mi
    13h 26m
    $134–194

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Traverse City (TVC) flights

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration4hAverage Duration
Ticket$117Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Traverse City, MI, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Traverse City (TVC) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Washington Union Station to Traverse City, MI via Toledo, East Lansing, MI, and Grand Rapids, MI in around 23h 35m.

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