There are 6 ways to get from Detroit to Traverse City Airport (TVC) by plane, train, bus, rideshare, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly
best- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Traverse City (TVC)plane DTW - TVC
3h 7m$52–362Drive 243.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Detroit to Traverse City Airport (TVC)car 243.6 mi
4h 34m$45–65Train, bus
- Take the train from Detroit to Kalamazootrain Wolverine
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Traverse City, MIbus 1484
10h 43m$77–156Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Detroit to Traverse City-TVC243.6 mi
4h 34mBus
- 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
10h 56m$54–102Bus via Grand Rapids
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Greyhound Grand Rapidsbus 1483
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse City, MIbus 1484
11h 1m$59–109
Detroit to Traverse City Airport (TVC) by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Detroit to Traverse City Airport (TVC) is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Detroit to Traverse City Airport (TVC) is to fly which takes 3h 7m and costs $50 - $370.
No, there is no direct bus from Detroit station to Traverse City Airport (TVC). However, there are services departing from Detroit Bus Station and arriving at Cherry Capital Airport via Kalamazoo Metro Transit and Hall St. Transfer Station - Route 14. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 56m.
The distance between Detroit and Traverse City Airport (TVC) is 230 miles. The road distance is 245.1 miles.
The best way to get from Detroit to Traverse City Airport (TVC) without a car is to train and bus which takes 10h 43m and costs $75 - $160.
It takes approximately 3h 7m to get from Detroit to Traverse City Airport (TVC), including transfers.
Detroit to Traverse City Airport (TVC) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Detroit Bus Station.
The best way to get from Detroit to Traverse City Airport (TVC) is to fly which takes 3h 7m and costs $50 - $370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $110 and takes 10h 56m.
Detroit to Traverse City Airport (TVC) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Kalamazoo Bus Stop station.
Yes, the driving distance between Detroit to Traverse City Airport (TVC) is 245 miles. It takes approximately 4h 34m to drive from Detroit to Traverse City Airport (TVC).
What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Traverse City Airport (TVC), USA?
Delta flies from Detroit (DTW) to Traverse City (TVC) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Detroit Bus Station to Cherry Capital Airport via Kalamazoo Metro Transit, Traverse City, MI, and Hall St. Transfer Station - Route 14 in around 10h 56m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Detroit to Traverse City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–360
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
- $40–95
- 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 Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Traverse City, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Greyhound Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse City, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- Indian Trails
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- Greyhound
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Detroit to Traverse City-TVC
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- Frequency
- On demand
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