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How to get fromDetroit Airport (DTW) to Traverse Cityby plane, bus, train, rideshare, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 7 ways to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Traverse City by plane, bus, train, rideshare, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly to Traverse City, line 14 bus

    best
    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane DTW - TVC
    2. Take the bus from Cherry Capital Airport to Hall St. Transfer Station - Route 14bus bus
    3h 22m
    $55–351

  2. Drive 251.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Traverse Citycar car 251.7 mi
    4h 38m
    $46–67

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Dearborn to Kalamazootrain train Wolverine
    2. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Traverse City, MIbus bus 1484
    10h 30m
    $72–152

  4. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Detroit-DTW to Traverse Cityrideshare rideshare 251.7 mi
    4h 38m

  5. Fly to Pellston, bus

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane DTW - PLN
    2. Take the bus from Pellston to Traverse City, MIbus bus
    4h 44m
    $77–402

  6. Bus via Lansing

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to East Lansing, MIbus bus
    2. Take the bus from East Lansing Michigan Flyer to Greyhound Grand Rapidsbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse City, MIbus bus
    11h 1m
    $49–118

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0160
    2. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Traverse City, MIbus bus 1484
    11h 52m
    $53–102

Detroit Airport (DTW) to Traverse City by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$72Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 216.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 22m

What companies run services between Detroit Airport (DTW), USA and Traverse City, MI, USA?

You can take a bus from McNamara Terminal to Traverse City, MI via Parking Lot, North Terminal, Detroit Metro Airport, East Lansing, MI, East Lansing Michigan Flyer, Greyhound Grand Rapids, and Grand Rapids in around 11h 1m.

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