What is the cheapest way to get from Elk Rapids to Detroit?

The cheapest way to get from Elk Rapids to Detroit is to drive which costs $45 - $65 and takes 4h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Elk Rapids to Detroit?

The fastest way to get from Elk Rapids to Detroit is to fly which takes 3h 4m and costs $90 - $370.

How far is it from Elk Rapids to Detroit?

The distance between Elk Rapids and Detroit is 246 miles. The road distance is 247.6 miles.

How do I travel from Elk Rapids to Detroit without a car?

The best way to get from Elk Rapids to Detroit without a car is to bus which takes 9h 40m and costs $110 - $180.

How long does it take to get from Elk Rapids to Detroit?

It takes approximately 3h 4m to get from Elk Rapids to Detroit, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Elk Rapids to Detroit?

The best way to get from Elk Rapids to Detroit is to fly which takes 3h 4m and costs $90 - $370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $180 and takes 9h 40m.

Can I drive from Elk Rapids to Detroit?

Yes, the driving distance between Elk Rapids to Detroit is 248 miles. It takes approximately 4h 30m to drive from Elk Rapids to Detroit.

Where can I stay near Detroit?

There are 493+ hotels available in Detroit.

Elk Rapids to Detroit - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Elk Rapids to Detroit by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or train

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

Fly
best
1. Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Detroit (DTW)plane TVC - DTW
3h 4m
$93–362
Drive 246.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Elk Rapids to Detroitcar 246.1 mi
4h 30m
$45–65
Bus
1. Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to Kalamazoo, MIbus 1484
2. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Detroit Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
9h 40m
$113–171
Bus via Grand Rapids
1. Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to Grand Rapids, MIbus 1484
2. Take the bus from Grand Rapids, MI to Detroit, MIbus 1483
9h 55m
$115–176
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to Kalamazoo, MIbus 1484
2. Take the train from Kalamazoo to Detroittrain Wolverine
10h 6m
$125–211
Bus, train via Dearborn
1. Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to Kalamazoo, MIbus 1484
2. Take the train from Kalamazoo to Dearborntrain Wolverine
10h 26m
$127–213

Traverse City (TVC) to Detroit (DTW) flights

21Weekly Planes

1h 24mAverage Duration

$41Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Elk Rapids to Detroit.

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Distance: 244.7 mi
Duration: 3h 4m

What companies run services between Elk Rapids, MI, USA and Detroit, MI, USA?

Delta flies from Traverse City (TVC) to Detroit (DTW) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Elk Rapids to Detroit Bus Station via Traverse City, MI and Kalamazoo Bus Stop in around 9h 40m.

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