There are 8 ways to get from Rochester to Traverse City by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Rochester to Traverse City
best- Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Traverse City (TVC)plane ROC - TVC
7h 6m$100–513Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly to Traverse City
cheapest- Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo Niagara International Airportbus
- Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Traverse City (TVC)plane BUF - TVC
8h 51m$73–398Train, bus via Toledo
- Take the train from Rochester to Toledotrain
- Take the bus from Toledo to Ann Arbor Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the train from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Kalamazootrain
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Traverse City, MIbus
18h 7m$166–351Bus
- Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Detroit to Grand Rapidsbus
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse Citybus
19h 50m$123–218Drive 511.5 mi
- Drive from Rochester to Traverse Citycar 511.5 mi
9h 31m$94–135Fly Rochester to Pellston, bus
- Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Pellston (PLN)plane ROC - PLN
- Take the bus from Pellston to Traverse City, MIbus
7h 8m$124–565Train, bus
- Take the train from Rochester to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse Citybus
21h 47m$225–500Bus via Toronto
- Take the bus from Rochester to Torontobus
- Take the bus from Toronto to Detroit Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Detroit to Grand Rapidsbus
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse Citybus
22h 55m$121–279
Rochester to Traverse City by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rochester to Traverse City is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 9h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Rochester to Traverse City is to fly which takes 7h 6m and costs $95 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Rochester to Traverse City. However, there are services departing from Rochester Bus Stop and arriving at Traverse City via Cleveland Bus Station, Detroit and Grand Rapids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 50m.
The distance between Rochester and Traverse City is 424 miles. The road distance is 514.5 miles.
The best way to get from Rochester to Traverse City without a car is to train and bus via Toledo which takes 18h 7m and costs $160 - $360.
It takes approximately 7h 6m to get from Rochester to Traverse City, including transfers.
Rochester to Traverse City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Rochester Bus Stop station.
The best way to get from Rochester to Traverse City is to fly which takes 7h 6m and costs $95 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $220 and takes 19h 50m.
Rochester to Traverse City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Cleveland Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rochester to Traverse City is 514 miles. It takes approximately 9h 31m to drive from Rochester to Traverse City.
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.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Rochester to Traverse City via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Rochester to Traverse City via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Rochester to Traverse City via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Traverse City via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–430
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Traverse City via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–480
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Traverse City via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–470
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Traverse City via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 27m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $95–490
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Rochester to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 44m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $90–210
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Kalamazoo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28–65
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Rochester to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $150–340
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Toledo to Ann Arbor Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5–40
- Website
- Barons Bus
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