There are 6 ways to get from Traverse City Airport (TVC) to Michigan by plane, bus (Greyhound), rideshare, car, bus, train, or bus (Amtrak)
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 11m$56–366Drive 242.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Traverse City Airport (TVC) to Detroitcar 242.2 mi
4h 35m$45–64Bus
- 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$54–103Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Traverse City-TVC to Detroit242.2 mi
4h 35mBus, train
- Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to Kalamazoo Metro Transitbus 1484
- Take the train from Kalamazoo to Detroittrain Wolverine
11h 34m$78–158Bus via Baltimore St - Southbound
- Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to Kalamazoo Metro Transitbus 1484
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo to Detroitbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
11h 34m$78–128
Traverse City Airport (TVC) to Michigan by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Traverse City Airport (TVC) to Michigan is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Traverse City Airport (TVC) to Michigan is to fly which takes 2h 11m and costs $55 - $370.
No, there is no direct bus from Traverse City Airport (TVC) to Michigan station. However, there are services departing from Cherry Capital Airport and arriving at Detroit Bus Station via Traverse City, MI and Kalamazoo Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 57m.
The distance between Traverse City Airport (TVC) and Michigan is 225 miles. The road distance is 243.7 miles.
The best way to get from Traverse City Airport (TVC) to Michigan without a car is to bus which takes 10h 57m and costs $50 - $110.
It takes approximately 2h 11m to get from Traverse City Airport (TVC) to Michigan, including transfers.
Traverse City Airport (TVC) to Michigan bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Traverse City, MI station.
The best way to get from Traverse City Airport (TVC) to Michigan is to fly which takes 2h 11m and costs $55 - $370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $110 and takes 10h 57m.
Traverse City Airport (TVC) to Michigan bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Kalamazoo Metro Transit station.
Yes, the driving distance between Traverse City Airport (TVC) to Michigan is 244 miles. It takes approximately 4h 35m to drive from Traverse City Airport (TVC) to Michigan.
What companies run services between Traverse City Airport (TVC), USA and Michigan, 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, and Kalamazoo Bus Stop in around 10h 57m.
- 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 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
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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Kalamazoo to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Website
- Amtrak
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Traverse City-TVC to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- On demand
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