What is the cheapest way to get from Cincinnati to Traverse City?

The cheapest way to get from Cincinnati to Traverse City is to drive which costs $80 - $120 and takes 8h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cincinnati to Traverse City?

The fastest way to get from Cincinnati to Traverse City is to fly which takes 7h 36m and costs $85 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Cincinnati and Traverse City?

No, there is no direct bus from Cincinnati to Traverse City. However, there are services departing from Cincinnati and arriving at Traverse City, MI via Chicago Bus Station and Kalamazoo, MI. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 20m.

How far is it from Cincinnati to Traverse City?

The distance between Cincinnati and Traverse City is 421 miles. The road distance is 446.8 miles.

How do I travel from Cincinnati to Traverse City without a car?

The best way to get from Cincinnati to Traverse City without a car is to bus and train which takes 15h 35m and costs $100 - $250.

How long does it take to get from Cincinnati to Traverse City?

It takes approximately 7h 36m to get from Cincinnati to Traverse City, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cincinnati to Traverse City bus from?

Cincinnati to Traverse City bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Cincinnati station.

Bus or fly from Cincinnati to Traverse City?

The best way to get from Cincinnati to Traverse City is to fly which takes 7h 36m and costs $85 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus via Chicago, which costs $95 - $230 and takes 16h 20m.

Where does the Cincinnati to Traverse City bus arrive?

Cincinnati to Traverse City bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.

Can I drive from Cincinnati to Traverse City?

Yes, the driving distance between Cincinnati to Traverse City is 447 miles. It takes approximately 8h 45m to drive from Cincinnati to Traverse City.

Where can I stay near Traverse City?

There are 511+ hotels available in Traverse City.

Cincinnati to Traverse City - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Cincinnati to Traverse City by plane, bus, train, car, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or bus (Amtrak)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Covington to Traverse City
best
1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Traverse City (TVC)CVG - TVC
7h 36m
$90–554
Drive 444.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cincinnati to Traverse City444.2 mi
8h 45m
$82–118
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Chicago Bus Station
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoo
3. Take the bus from Kalamazoo, MI to Traverse City, MI
15h 35m
$103–247
Bus, train via Indianapolis
1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Indianapolis
2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
4. Take the bus from Grand Rapids, MI to Traverse City, MI
18h 33m
$110–543
Fly Covington to Pellston, bus
1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Pellston (PLN)CVG - PLN
2. Take the bus from Pellston, MI to Traverse City, MI
9h 18m
$114–596
Bus to Dayton, fly to Traverse City
1. Take the bus from Cincinnati Bus Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Station
2. Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Traverse City (TVC)DAY - TVC
10h 29m
$138–717
Bus via Chicago
1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Chicago Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stop
3. Take the bus from Kalamazoo, MI to Traverse City, MI
16h 20m
$97–227
Bus, train #2
1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Chicago Bus Station
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
3. Take the bus from Grand Rapids, MI to Traverse City, MI
16h 33m
$104–257
Bus
1. Take the bus from Miami University Oxford, OH to Toledo
2. Take the bus from Toledo to East Lansing Amtrak Station
3. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Grand Rapids, MI
4. Take the bus from Grand Rapids, MI to Traverse City, MI
22h 52m

Cincinnati to Traverse City by bus, foot, and train

6Weekly Services

15h 35mAverage Duration

$103Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cincinnati to Traverse City.

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Distance: 418.1 mi
Duration: 7h 36m

What companies run services between Cincinnati, OH, USA and Traverse City, MI, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Covington (CVG) to Traverse City (TVC) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cincinnati to Traverse City, MI via Chicago Bus Station and Kalamazoo, MI in around 16h 20m.

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