There are 6 ways to get from Detroit Station to Traverse City by train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Detroit to Kalamazootrain Wolverine
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Traverse City, MIbus 1484
9h 17m$67–142Drive 240.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Detroit Station to Traverse Citycar 240.6 mi
4h 39m$44–64Bus, fly to Traverse City, line 14 bus
- Take the bus from Woodward & Baltimore to Rosa Parks Transit Center - Bay 15bus
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Traverse City (TVC)plane DTW - TVC
- Take the bus from Cherry Capital Airport to Hall St. Transfer Station - Route 14bus
5h 56m$62–407Bus
- Take the bus from Detroit to Grand Rapidsbus It 21
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse Citybus It 80
10h 55m$57–112Bus via Kalamazoo
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0160
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Traverse City, MIbus 1484
11h 4m$52–97Fly to Pellston, bus
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Pellston (PLN)plane DTW - PLN
- Take the bus from Pellston to Traverse City, MIbus
7h 16m$80–459
Detroit Station to Traverse City by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Detroit Station to Traverse City is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Detroit Station to Traverse City is to drive which takes 4h 39m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Detroit Station to Traverse City. However, there are services departing from Woodward & Baltimore and arriving at Traverse City via Detroit and Grand Rapids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 55m.
The distance between Detroit Station and Traverse City is 343 miles. The road distance is 242 miles.
The best way to get from Detroit Station to Traverse City without a car is to train and bus which takes 9h 17m and costs $65 - $150.
It takes approximately 9h 17m to get from Detroit Station to Traverse City, including transfers.
Detroit Station to Traverse City bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Detroit station.
Detroit Station to Traverse City bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Grand Rapids station.
Yes, the driving distance between Detroit Station to Traverse City is 242 miles. It takes approximately 4h 39m to drive from Detroit Station to Traverse City.
There are 584+ hotels available in Traverse City.
What companies run services between Detroit Station, MI, USA and Traverse City, MI, USA?
You can take a bus from Woodward & Baltimore to Traverse City via Larned & Griswold, Detroit, and Grand Rapids in around 10h 55m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Detroit to Traverse City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–400
Flights from Detroit to Pellston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–410
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Detroit to Kalamazoo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Traverse City, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Detroit to Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Traverse City, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Pellston to Traverse City, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Website
- Indian Trails
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