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How to get fromDetroit to Elk Rapidsby plane, bus, car, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Detroit to Elk Rapids by plane, bus, car, or train

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  1. Fly to Traverse City

    best
    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane DTW - TVC
    3h 20m
    $107–472

  2. Drive  247.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Detroit to Elk Rapidscar car 247.1 mi
    4h 27m
    $46–66

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Detroit to Grand Rapidsbus bus It 21
    2. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse Citybus bus It 80
    9h 50m
    $116–180

  4. Fly to Pellston, drive

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane DTW - PLN
    2. Drive from Pellston (PLN) to Elk Rapidscar car
    4h 45m
    $74–431

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Detroit to Kalamazootrain train
    2. Take the bus from Kalamazoo to Grand Rapidsbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse Citybus bus
    10h 17m
    $174–271

Detroit (DTW) to Traverse City (TVC) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration1h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$58Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Detroit to Elk Rapids.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 243.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 20m

What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Elk Rapids, MI, USA?

Delta flies from Detroit (DTW) to Traverse City (TVC) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Detroit to Elk Rapids via Grand Rapids and Traverse City in around 9h 50m.

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