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

The cheapest way to get from Michigan to Traverse City is to drive which costs $45 - $65 and takes 4h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Michigan to Traverse City is to drive which takes 4h 34m and costs $45 - $65.

Is there a direct bus between Michigan and Traverse City?

No, there is no direct bus from Michigan station to Traverse City. However, there are services departing from Detroit Bus Station and arriving at Traverse City, MI via Kalamazoo, MI. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 20m.

How far is it from Michigan to Traverse City?

The distance between Michigan and Traverse City is 233 miles. The road distance is 246.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Michigan to Traverse City without a car is to bus which takes 9h 20m and costs $55 - $120.

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

It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Michigan to Traverse City, including transfers.

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

Michigan to Traverse City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Detroit Bus Station.

Where does the Michigan to Traverse City bus arrive?

Michigan to Traverse City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Kalamazoo Bus Stop station.

Can I drive from Michigan to Traverse City?

Yes, the driving distance between Michigan to Traverse City is 247 miles. It takes approximately 4h 34m to drive from Michigan to Traverse City.

Where can I stay near Traverse City?

There are 511+ hotels available in Traverse City.

Michigan to Traverse City - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, and line 14 bus

There are 6 ways to get from Michigan to Traverse City by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, 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 to Traverse City, line 14 bus
best
1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Traverse City (TVC)DTW - TVC
2. Take the bus from Cherry Capital Airport to Hall St. Transfer Station - Route 14
5h 4m
$45–285
Bus
1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus StopGreyhound US0160
2. Take the bus from Kalamazoo, MI to Traverse City, MI1484
9h 20m
$55–112
Drive 245.3 mi
1. Drive from Detroit to Traverse City245.3 mi
4h 34m
$45–65
Fly to Pellston, bus
1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Pellston (PLN)DTW - PLN
2. Take the bus from Pellston, MI to Traverse City, MI
6h 24m
$64–336
Bus via Grand Rapids
1. Take the bus from Detroit, MI to Grand Rapids, MI1483
2. Take the bus from Grand Rapids, MI to Traverse City, MI1484
9h 25m
$56–106
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Detroit to KalamazooWolverine
2. Take the bus from Kalamazoo, MI to Traverse City, MI1484
10h 26m
$72–173

Michigan to Traverse City by bus

7Weekly Buses

9h 20mAverage Duration

$55Cheapest Price

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Distance: 231.8 mi
Duration: 5h 4m

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

You can take a bus from Detroit Bus Station to Traverse City, MI via Kalamazoo, MI in around 9h 20m.

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