There are 6 ways to get from Traverse City Airport (TVC) to Sterling Heights by plane, bus, train, rideshare, car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, line 5 bus, line 510 bus
best- Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Detroit (DTW)plane TVC - DTW
- Take the bus from Rosa Parks Transit Center - Bay 11 to 8 Mile @ Bel Air Centerbus
- Take the bus from Bel Air Shopping Center to Van Dyke & 17 Milebus
4h 21m$61–386Drive 234.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Traverse City Airport (TVC) to Sterling Heightscar 234.9 mi
4h 10m$43–62Bus, train
- Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to Kalamazoo Metro Transitbus 1484
- Take the train from Kalamazoo to Detroittrain Wolverine
12h 51m$78–164Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Traverse City-TVC to Sterling Heights234.9 mi
4h 10mBus
- 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
12h 58m$57–107Bus via Grand Rapids
- Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to Grand Rapidsbus 1484
- Take the bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to Pontiac Amtrak Stationbus 1483
13h$60–109
Traverse City Airport (TVC) to Sterling Heights by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Traverse City Airport (TVC) to Sterling Heights is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Traverse City Airport (TVC) to Sterling Heights is to drive which takes 4h 10m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Traverse City Airport (TVC) to Sterling Heights. However, there are services departing from Cherry Capital Airport and arriving at Van Dyke & 17 Mile via Traverse City, MI, Kalamazoo Bus Stop, Larned & Shelby and Bel Air Shopping Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 58m.
The distance between Traverse City Airport (TVC) and Sterling Heights is 253 miles. The road distance is 236.3 miles.
The best way to get from Traverse City Airport (TVC) to Sterling Heights without a car is to bus and train which takes 12h 51m and costs $75 - $170.
It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Traverse City Airport (TVC) to Sterling Heights, including transfers.
Traverse City Airport (TVC) to Sterling Heights bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Traverse City, MI station.
Traverse City Airport (TVC) to Sterling Heights bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Kalamazoo Metro Transit station.
Yes, the driving distance between Traverse City Airport (TVC) to Sterling Heights is 236 miles. It takes approximately 4h 10m to drive from Traverse City Airport (TVC) to Sterling Heights.
There are 277+ hotels available in Sterling Heights.
What companies run services between Traverse City Airport (TVC), USA and Sterling Heights, MI, USA?
You can take a bus from Cherry Capital Airport to Van Dyke & 17 Mile via Hall St. Transfer Station - Route 14, Traverse City, MI, Kalamazoo Bus Stop, Detroit Bus Station, Larned & Shelby, and Bel Air Shopping Center in around 12h 58m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Traverse City to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–380
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
- $40–95
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 313-933-1300
- Website
- detroitmi.gov
Bus from Rosa Parks Transit Center - Bay 11 to 8 Mile @ Bel Air Center
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://detroitmi.gov/departments/detroit-department-transportation
- Schedules at
- http://www.detroitmi.gov/How-Do-I/Locate-Transportation/Bus-Schedules
- Phone
- +1 866-962-5515
- Website
- Southeast Michigan SMART
Bus from Bel Air Shopping Center to Van Dyke & 17 Mile
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Southeast Michigan SMART
- Full Fare
- $2
- 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 Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to Pontiac Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–50
- 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
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- Greyhound
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Traverse City-TVC to Sterling Heights
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Traverse City Airport (TVC) and Sterling Heights. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.








