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

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There are 4 ways to get from Traverse City to Seattle by plane, bus, train, bus (Amtrak, 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
    7h 41m
    $136–569

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Traverse City 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
    $1,321–2,097

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Traverse City to Grand Rapidsbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union 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 13h

  4. Drive  2,131.3 mi

    1. Drive from Traverse City to Seattlecar car 2,131.3 mi
    37h 31m
    $352–509

Traverse City to Seattle by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 8hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,321Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,770.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 41m

What companies run services between Traverse City, MI, USA and Seattle, WA, USA?

Delta, 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 to Seattle Bus Station via Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station, Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Denver Union Station in around 2d 13h.

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