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37 h 34 min
3915 km.
from $215
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Four ways to Travel from San Francisco to Traverse City
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Cheapest
By car (3 915 km)
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Train, Plane
Train, Bus
Bus, Plane
Transport providers
Airlines
American Airlines
Website:
aa.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Traverse
Ave. Duration:
7h 32m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.35–$892.98
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Traverse
Ave. Duration:
7h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.57–$1,020.55
Delta
Website:
delta.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Traverse
Ave. Duration:
9h 9m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$306.16–$484.76
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Traverse
Ave. Duration:
11h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$369.95–$586.82
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Pellston
Ave. Duration:
8h 4m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$267.89–$408.22
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Traverse
Ave. Duration:
11h 30m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$510.27–$765.41
United Airlines
Website:
united.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Traverse
Ave. Duration:
6h 46m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$242.38–$829.20
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Traverse
Ave. Duration:
9h 49m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$293.41–$956.76
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Pellston
Ave. Duration:
7h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$153.08–$701.63
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Traverse
Ave. Duration:
6h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$331.68–$1,084.33
Alaska Airlines, Inc.
Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Traverse
Ave. Duration:
8h 52m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$204.11–$892.98
Sun Country Airlines
Website:
suncountry.com/
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Traverse
Ave. Duration:
9h 21m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$331.68–$548.54
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Traverse
Ave. Duration:
9h 36m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$369.95–$625.09
Train operators
Caltrain
Phone:
+1 800-660-4287
Website:
caltrain.com
Train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Santa
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.84–$14.03
Amtrak
Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Richmond to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
2d 4h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$216.87–$765.41
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grand
Ave. Duration:
4h 4m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$24.24–$114.81
Bus operators
Indian Trails
Phone:
+1 800-292-3831
Website:
indiantrails.com/
Bus from Grand Rapids, MI to Traverse
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$28.07–$89.30
Bus from Pellston, MI to Traverse
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$17.86–$52.30
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Traverse City?
The cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Traverse City is to Caltrain and fly which costs $119.57 - $467.39 and takes 11h 8m.
What is the fastest way to get from San Francisco to Traverse City?
The fastest way to get from San Francisco to Traverse City is to fly which takes 9h 3m and costs $239.13 - $413.04 .
How far is it from San Francisco to Traverse City?
The distance between San Francisco and Traverse City is 3186 km. The road distance is 3916 km.
How do I travel from San Francisco to Traverse City without a car?
The best way to get from San Francisco to Traverse City without a car is to train and bus which takes 2 days 15h and costs $228.26 - $869.57 .
How long does it take to get from San Francisco to Traverse City?
It takes approximately 9h 3m to get from San Francisco to Traverse City, including transfers.
What is the time difference between San Francisco and Traverse City?
Traverse City is 3h ahead of San Francisco. It is currently 22:24 in San Francisco and 01:24 in Traverse City.
Can I drive from San Francisco to Traverse City?
Yes, the driving distance between San Francisco to Traverse City is 3916 km. It takes approximately 37h 44m to drive from San Francisco to Traverse City.
Where can I stay near Traverse City?
There are 468+ hotels available in Traverse City. Prices start at $56.15 per night.
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