There are 3 ways to get from Rochester Hills to Traverse City by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Royal Oak Amtrak to Kalamazootrain Wolverine
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Traverse City, MIbus 1484
11h 9m$82–162Drive 227.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Rochester Hills to Traverse Citycar 227.6 mi
4h 7m$42–60Bus
- Take the bus from Southfield to Grand Rapidsbus It 21
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse Citybus It 80
12h 8m
Rochester Hills to Traverse City by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rochester Hills to Traverse City is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Rochester Hills to Traverse City is to drive which takes 4h 7m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Rochester Hills to Traverse City. However, there are services departing from Rochester & Wabash and arriving at Traverse City via Jason Hargrove Transit Center Bay 9, Southfield and Grand Rapids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 8m.
The distance between Rochester Hills and Traverse City is 365 miles. The road distance is 228.9 miles.
The best way to get from Rochester Hills to Traverse City without a car is to train and bus which takes 11h 9m and costs $80 - $170.
It takes approximately 11h 9m to get from Rochester Hills to Traverse City, including transfers.
Rochester Hills to Traverse City bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Southfield station.
Rochester Hills to Traverse City bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Grand Rapids station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rochester Hills to Traverse City is 229 miles. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from Rochester Hills to Traverse City.
There are 599+ hotels available in Traverse City.
What companies run services between Rochester Hills, MI, USA and Traverse City, MI, USA?
You can take a bus from Rochester & Wabash to Traverse City via Jason Hargrove Transit Center Bay 9, Lahser & 11 Mile, Southfield, and Grand Rapids in around 12h 8m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Royal Oak Amtrak to Kalamazoo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Traverse City, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Southfield to Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- example.com
Bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- example.com
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