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How to get fromRochester to Traverse Cityby train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 4 ways to get from Rochester to Traverse City by train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Royal Oak Amtrak to Kalamazootrain train Wolverine
    2. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Traverse City, MIbus bus 1484
    11h 35m
    $77–172

  2. Drive 226.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rochester to Traverse Citycar car 226.2 mi
    4h 9m
    $42–60

  3. Bus via Grand Rapids

    1. Take the bus from Greyhound Southfield to Greyhound Grand Rapidsbus bus 1483
    2. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse City, MIbus bus 1484
    12h 38m
    $57–109

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Southfield Bus Stop to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0160
    2. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Traverse City, MIbus bus 1484
    12h 58m
    $54–104

Rochester to Traverse City by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration11h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$77Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 369 mi
  • Duration: 11h 35m

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

You can take a bus from University Drive & Rochester Nearside to Traverse City, MI via Jason Hargrove Transit Center Bay 9, Lahser & 11 Mile, Greyhound Southfield, Greyhound Grand Rapids, and Grand Rapids in around 12h 38m.

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