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How to get fromRoyal Oak to Traverse Cityby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Royal Oak to Traverse City by train, bus, car, or plane

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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
    9h 40m
    $80–160

  2. Drive 231.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Royal Oak to Traverse Citycar car 231.8 mi
    4h 22m
    $43–62

  3. Train, fly to Traverse City, line 14 bus

    1. Take the train from Royal Oak Amtrak to Dearborntrain train
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane DTW - TVC
    3. Take the bus from Cherry Capital Airport to Hall St. Transfer Station - Route 14bus bus
    5h 53m
    $62–358

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Pontiac to Grand Rapidsbus bus It 21
    2. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse Citybus bus It 80
    9h 54m

  5. Fly to Pellston, bus

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane DTW - PLN
    2. Take the bus from Pellston to Traverse City, MIbus bus
    7h 16m
    $81–410

Royal Oak to Traverse City by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration9h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$80Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 351 mi
  • Duration: 9h 40m

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

You can take a bus from Royal Oak Amtrak to Traverse City via Pontiac and Grand Rapids in around 9h 54m.

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