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

The cheapest way to get from Rochester to Traverse City is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 9h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rochester to Traverse City is to fly which takes 5h 49m and costs $95 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Rochester and Traverse City?

No, there is no direct bus from Rochester to Traverse City. However, there are services departing from Rochester Bus Stop and arriving at Traverse City, MI via Buffalo, Cleveland Bus Station, Detroit Bus Station and Grand Rapids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 5m.

How far is it from Rochester to Traverse City?

The distance between Rochester and Traverse City is 424 miles. The road distance is 514.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rochester to Traverse City without a car is to train and bus which takes 18h 7m and costs $140 - $320.

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

It takes approximately 5h 49m to get from Rochester to Traverse City, including transfers.

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

Rochester to Traverse City bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Rochester Bus Stop station.

Bus or fly from Rochester to Traverse City?

The best way to get from Rochester to Traverse City is to fly which takes 5h 49m and costs $95 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus via Cleveland, which costs $120 - $250 and takes 21h 5m.

Where does the Rochester to Traverse City bus arrive?

Rochester to Traverse City bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Buffalo station.

Can I drive from Rochester to Traverse City?

Yes, the driving distance between Rochester to Traverse City is 514 miles. It takes approximately 9h 30m to drive from Rochester to Traverse City.

Where can I stay near Traverse City?

There are 518+ hotels available in Traverse City.

Rochester to Traverse City - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Rochester to Traverse City by plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus (Flixbus)

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

Fly Rochester to Traverse City
best
1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Traverse City (TVC)plane ROC - TVC
5h 49m
$100–513
Drive 511.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Rochester to Traverse Citycar 511.5 mi
9h 30m
$94–135
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Rochester to Toledotrain
2. Take the bus from Toledo to Ann Arbor Amtrak Stationbus
3. Take the train from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Kalamazootrain
4. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Traverse City, MIbus
18h 7m
$147–320
Bus via Cleveland
1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalobus
2. Take the bus from Buffalo to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Greyhound Grand Rapidsbus
5. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse City, MIbus
21h 5m
$122–247
Fly Rochester to Pellston, bus
1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Pellston (PLN)plane ROC - PLN
2. Take the bus from Pellston to Traverse City, MIbus
7h 40m
$124–565
Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly to Traverse City
1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo Niagara International Airportbus
2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Traverse City (TVC)plane BUF - TVC
7h 54m
$106–616
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rochester to Torontobus
2. Take the bus from Toronto to Detroit Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Greyhound Grand Rapidsbus
4. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse City, MIbus
23h 10m
$115–269

Rochester to Traverse City by train and bus

7Weekly Services

18h 7mAverage Duration

$147Cheapest Price

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Distance: 421.9 mi
Duration: 5h 49m

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

Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Rochester (ROC) to Traverse City (TVC) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Traverse City, MI via Buffalo, Cleveland Bus Station, Detroit Bus Station, Greyhound Grand Rapids, and Grand Rapids in around 21h 5m.

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