There are 6 ways to get from South Lyon to Traverse City by taxi, plane, bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi, fly to Traverse City
best- Take the taxi from South Lyon to Detroit-Airport-DTWtaxi
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Traverse City (TVC)plane DTW - TVC
4h 6m$164–474Drive 227.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from South Lyon to Traverse Citycar 227.9 mi
4h 8m$42–61Bus
- Take the bus from Ann Arbor to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0160
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Traverse City, MIbus 1484
8h 47m$96–150Taxi, fly to Pellston, bus
- Take the taxi from South Lyon to Detroit-Airport-DTWtaxi
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Pellston (PLN)plane DTW - PLN
- Take the bus from Pellston to Traverse City, MIbus
5h 29m$183–526Bus via Lansing
- Take the bus from Brighton Meijer to East Lansing Marriottbus
- Take the bus from East Lansing Michigan Flyer to Greyhound Grand Rapidsbus
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse Citybus
8h 49mTrain, bus
- Take the train from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Kalamazootrain Wolverine
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Traverse City, MIbus 1484
8h 50m$111–190
Detroit (DTW) to Traverse City (TVC) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from South Lyon to Traverse City is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 8m.
The fastest way to get from South Lyon to Traverse City is to taxi and fly which takes 4h 6m and costs $160 - $480.
No, there is no direct bus from South Lyon to Traverse City. However, there are services departing from Ann Arbor and arriving at Traverse City, MI via Kalamazoo Metro Transit. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 47m.
The distance between South Lyon and Traverse City is 251 miles. The road distance is 229.3 miles.
The best way to get from South Lyon to Traverse City without a car is to bus which takes 8h 47m and costs $95 - $150.
It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from South Lyon to Traverse City, including transfers.
South Lyon to Traverse City bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, depart from Ann Arbor station.
South Lyon to Traverse City bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, arrive at Kalamazoo Bus Stop station.
Yes, the driving distance between South Lyon to Traverse City is 229 miles. It takes approximately 4h 8m to drive from South Lyon to Traverse City.
There are 552+ hotels available in Traverse City.
What companies run services between South Lyon, MI, USA and Traverse City, MI, USA?
You can take a vehicle from South Lyon to Traverse City, MI via Ann Arbor and Kalamazoo Metro Transit in around 8h 47m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Detroit to Traverse City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
Flights from Detroit to Pellston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Kalamazoo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Ann Arbor to Kalamazoo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Ann Arbor to Kalamazoo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–30
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Traverse City, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Pellston to Traverse City, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from East Lansing Michigan Flyer to Greyhound Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–29
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- example.com
Bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Traverse City, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
- Phone
- +1 517-333-0400
- [email protected]
- Website
- michiganflyer.com
Bus from Brighton Meijer to East Lansing Marriott
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–19
- Website
- https://www.michiganflyer.com/
- Child 2-16
- $8–9
- Adult
- $13–19
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Estimated price
- $110–140
Ann Arbor Cab
- Phone
- +1 734-272-8009
- Website
- annarbortaxitransport.mysite.com
Fare Ride Cab
- Phone
- +1 734-845-9222
- Website
- fareride1.com
Ann Arbor Cab
- Phone
- +1 734-272-8009
- Website
- annarbortaxitransport.mysite.com
Fare Ride Cab
- Phone
- +1 734-845-9222
- Website
- fareride1.com
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