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 37m.

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 37m 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 Metro Transit. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 30m.

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 30m and costs $50 - $110.

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

It takes approximately 4h 57m 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 37m to drive from Michigan to Traverse City.

Where can I stay near Traverse City?

There are 519+ 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)plane DTW - TVC
2. Take the bus from Cherry Capital Airport to Hall St. Transfer Station - Route 14bus
4h 57m
$40–255
Bus
1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0160
2. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Traverse City, MIbus 1484
9h 30m
$54–103
Drive 245.3 mi
1. Drive from Detroit to Traverse Citycar 245.3 mi
4h 37m
$45–65
Fly to Pellston, bus
1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Pellston (PLN)plane DTW - PLN
2. Take the bus from Pellston to Traverse City, MIbus
6h 18m
$59–307
Bus via Grand Rapids
1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Greyhound Grand Rapidsbus 1483
2. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse City, MIbus 1484
9h 35m
$56–106
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Detroit to Kalamazootrain Wolverine
2. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Traverse City, MIbus 1484
10h 36m
$67–141

Michigan to Traverse City by bus

7Weekly Buses

9h 30mAverage Duration

$54Cheapest Price

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Distance: 231.7 mi
Duration: 4h 57m

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 Metro Transit in around 9h 30m.

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