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How to get fromSterling Heights to Traverse Cityby train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 5 ways to get from Sterling Heights to Traverse City by train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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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
    11h 59m
    $84–174

  2. Drive 236.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sterling Heights to Traverse Citycar car 236.6 mi
    4h 15m
    $44–63

  3. Line 510 bus, line 5 bus, fly, line 14 bus

    1. Take the bus from Van Dyke & 17 Mile to Bel Air Shopping Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from 8 Mile @ Bel Air Center to Rosa Parks Transit Center - Deboardingbus bus
    3. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane DTW - TVC
    4. Take the bus from Cherry Capital Airport to Hall St. Transfer Station - Route 14bus bus
    7h 15m
    $59–349

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0160
    2. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Traverse City, MIbus bus 1484
    12h 13m
    $56–109

  5. Bus via Grand Rapids

    1. Take the bus from Southfield to Grand Rapidsbus bus It 21
    2. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse Citybus bus It 80
    12h 23m

Sterling Heights to Traverse City by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration11h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$84Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 361.7 mi
  • Duration: 11h 59m

What companies run services between Sterling Heights, MI, USA and Traverse City, MI, USA?

You can take a bus from Van Dyke & 17 Mile to Traverse City, MI via 8 Mile @ Bel Air Center, Congress & Griswold, Detroit Bus Station, and Kalamazoo Metro Transit in around 12h 13m.

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