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How to get fromDetroit to Traverse Cityby plane, bus, car, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Detroit to Traverse City by plane, bus, car, or train

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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
    5h 10m
    $60–415

  2. Drive  245.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Detroit to Traverse Citycar car 245.3 mi
    4h 37m
    $45–65

  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 25m
    $56–105

  4. Fly to Pellston, bus

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane DTW - PLN
    2. Take the bus from Pellston to Traverse Citybus bus
    6h 40m
    $85–457

  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
    9h 52m
    $75–174

Detroit to Traverse City by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration9h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$56Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 238.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 10m

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

You can take a bus from Detroit to Traverse City via Grand Rapids in around 9h 25m.

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