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

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There are 8 ways to get from Rochester to Traverse City by plane, bus, train, car, bus (Amtrak), or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak)

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  1. Fly from Rochester

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    1. Fly from Rochester (RST) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane RST - TVC
    7h 26m
    $59–380

  2. Bus, train via Milwaukee

    1. Take the bus from Rochester to Milwaukeebus bus
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazootrain train
    4. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Traverse City, MIbus bus
    17h 50m
    $167–306

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Rochester to St. Paulbus bus
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse City, MIbus bus
    20h 16m
    $239–479

  4. Drive 610.6 mi

    1. Drive from Rochester to Traverse Citycar car 610.6 mi
    12h 17m
    $112–161

  5. Bus to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Groome Transportation Office - Rochester to Minneapolis / St Paul Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane MSP - TVC
    5h 48m
    $113–433

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rochester to Madisonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoobus bus
    4. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Traverse City, MIbus bus
    18h 39m
    $155–264

  7. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Rochester to Madisonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse City, MIbus bus
    19h 17m
    $160–304

  8. Bus via Grand Rapids

    1. Take the bus from Rochester to Madisonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Madison to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse City, MIbus bus
    19h 48m
    $165–264

Rochester to Traverse City by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration17h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$167Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 363.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 26m

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

American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Rochester (RST) to Traverse City (TVC) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rochester to Traverse City, MI via Madison, 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus, W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St, Chicago Union Station, and Kalamazoo Metro Transit in around 18h 39m.

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