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

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

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  1. Fly Rochester to Traverse City

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    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane ROC - TVC
    7h 6m
    $100–513

  2. Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly to Traverse City

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    1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo Niagara International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane BUF - TVC
    8h 51m
    $73–398

  3. Train, bus via Toledo

    1. Take the train from Rochester to Toledotrain train
    2. Take the bus from Toledo to Ann Arbor Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Kalamazootrain train
    4. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Traverse City, MIbus bus
    18h 7m
    $166–351

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Detroit to Grand Rapidsbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse Citybus bus
    19h 50m
    $123–218

  5. Drive  511.5 mi

    1. Drive from Rochester to Traverse Citycar car 511.5 mi
    9h 31m
    $94–135

  6. Fly Rochester to Pellston, bus

    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane ROC - PLN
    2. Take the bus from Pellston to Traverse City, MIbus bus
    7h 8m
    $124–565

  7. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Rochester to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse Citybus bus
    21h 47m
    $225–500

  8. Bus via Toronto

    1. Take the bus from Rochester to Torontobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Toronto to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Detroit to Grand Rapidsbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse Citybus bus
    22h 55m
    $121–279

Rochester to Traverse City by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration18h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$166Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 421.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 6m

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

Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Rochester (ROC) to Traverse City (TVC) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Traverse City via Cleveland Bus Station, Detroit, and Grand Rapids in around 19h 50m.

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