There are 6 ways to get from Traverse City Airport (TVC) to Detroit by plane, bus, rideshare, car, bus (Greyhound), 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.
Fly
best- Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Detroit (DTW)plane TVC - DTW
2h 30m$56–366Drive 242.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Traverse City Airport (TVC) to Detroitcar 242.2 mi
4h 35m$45–64Bus via Grand Rapids
- Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to Grand Rapidsbus 1484
- Take the bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to Detroit Bus Stationbus 1483
10h 52m$58–108Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Traverse City-TVC to Detroit242.2 mi
4h 35mBus
- Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to Kalamazoo Metro Transitbus 1484
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Detroit Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
10h 57m$54–103Bus, train
- Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to Kalamazoo Metro Transitbus 1484
- Take the train from Kalamazoo to Detroittrain Wolverine
11h 4m$78–158
Traverse City Airport (TVC) to Detroit by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Traverse City Airport (TVC) to Detroit is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Traverse City Airport (TVC) to Detroit is to fly which takes 2h 30m and costs $55 - $370.
No, there is no direct bus from Traverse City Airport (TVC) to Detroit station. However, there are services departing from Cherry Capital Airport and arriving at Detroit Bus Station via Traverse City, MI and Greyhound Grand Rapids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 52m.
The distance between Traverse City Airport (TVC) and Detroit is 231 miles. The road distance is 243.7 miles.
The best way to get from Traverse City Airport (TVC) to Detroit without a car is to bus via Grand Rapids which takes 10h 52m and costs $55 - $110.
It takes approximately 2h 30m to get from Traverse City Airport (TVC) to Detroit, including transfers.
Traverse City Airport (TVC) to Detroit bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Traverse City, MI station.
The best way to get from Traverse City Airport (TVC) to Detroit is to fly which takes 2h 30m and costs $55 - $370. Alternatively, you can bus via Grand Rapids, which costs $55 - $110 and takes 10h 52m.
Traverse City Airport (TVC) to Detroit bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Grand Rapids station.
Yes, the driving distance between Traverse City Airport (TVC) to Detroit is 244 miles. It takes approximately 4h 35m to drive from Traverse City Airport (TVC) to Detroit.
What companies run services between Traverse City Airport (TVC), USA and Detroit, MI, USA?
Delta flies from Traverse City (TVC) to Detroit (DTW) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cherry Capital Airport to Detroit Bus Station via Hall St. Transfer Station - Route 14, Traverse City, MI, Grand Rapids, and Greyhound Grand Rapids in around 10h 52m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Traverse City to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–370
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kalamazoo to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Traverse City, MI to Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Traverse City, MI to Kalamazoo Metro Transit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Traverse City, MI to Kalamazoo Metro Transit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- Indian Trails
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–40
- Website
- Greyhound
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Traverse City-TVC to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- On demand
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